We made one quick run to the grocery store in Loreto after leaving Marquer and headed over to the western anchorage on Islas Coronados. Several boats were there and more on their way -- we expected a few nights of beach parties. Our friends on Mystique were not among the anchored boats so we called them on the radio and discovered they were on the southern anchorage. We were looking forward to continuing our game of Baja Rummy with them. Since it was late in the day we decided to stay anchored and agreed that in the morning we would talk about moving -- we or them. I put a chicken dinner up in the pressure cooker and when the steam was released our boat was swarmed by hundreds of thirsty bees. After being held hostage inside for over two hours Roy exited a front hatch, walked back to the cockpit lockers and got a mosquito coil that emits smoke and a citronella candle with flame, both that usually deter bees. It was dark before the last one finally left. When we went to bed we agreed that since the bees know our boat they could very well return in the morning, especially if there was dew on the decks. Sure enough, we awakened to bees hovering. Roy went out, weighed anchor; I got breakfast ready, and we scooted over to the southern anchorage. No bees!
We had a relaxing morning, and then after lunch Pattie and Terry from Mystique came over to visit and play cards. We had a very enjoyable afternoon into evening, talking, playing cards, eating treats. We hugged hasta luego since we both were leaving in the morning, heading in opposite directions.
The next day we motored over to Bahia Candeleros on glassy seas with no wind. We stayed only one night but plan to return next season. There's a lovely resort there and the owners warmly greet cruisers. Cruisers have access to the swimming pool, bar, restaurant, paying only for what they eat and drink. The guests love talking with the cruisers, as do the owners and workers, so it's a very happy place.
Alas, we are heading back toward La Paz to put the boat away for six months, so we again left in the morning, heading south. We spent two nights in Bahia Agua Verde, having one day to do a load of laundry and visit with Barb and Gary from Hurrah. We introduced them to our "Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes a Day," so I think Amazon has yet another order coming their way from Mexico cruisers.
I (Marlene) am writing this as Roy drives Damiana to Bahia Los Gatos, again on glassy seas with no wind. Los Gatos is the anchorage with beautiful red, white and beige sandstone that we fell in love with on our way north several weeks ago. Today is Monday; this will be sent on its way when we are back in internet range.
Marlene and Roy
May 14, 2012
Sea of Cortez
