S/V Loomba-Loomba

We are now in Pyramid Cove on Isla Danzante - all by ourselves. ---------- radio email processed by SailMail for information see: http://www.sailmail.com

Since leaving Agua Verde we’ve been hanging around the islands south of Loreto and near Puerto Escondido: Monserrate, Danzante and Carmen. We move from anchorage to anchorage depending on wind direction. Right now we are anchored in Puerto Escondido waiting out a predicted strong, but short, “norther” .There is a new little tienda here, the showers actually have hot water, and all of the washers and dryers work – amazing! We’ll probably be heading back out to the islands tomorrow. We’re going to cruise this area a while longer and start moving north when the water starts warming up north of here. Notice all the clouds in the pictures.  It’s been much cloudier this year and we’ve had several days of rain and a couple of thunder/lightening storms with enough rain to thoroughly wash the boat and the rigging.  Paddling along the shores of Isla Danzante Loomba-Loomba anchored in Honeymoon Cove - Isla Danzante Looking west from Isla Danzante Looking

We are back in Puerto Escondido after two perfect days by ourselves in Bahia Marquer on Isla Carmen. There's supposed to be a big northerly blow tomorrow and then calm down. We'll head back to Punta Colorada (also on Isla Carmen) if the weather cooperates. We want to stay in this area with clear warm water until the water warms up north of here. ---------- radio email processed by SailMail for information see: http://www.sailmail.com

We are anchored in Bahia Marquer on Isla Carmen. We've been moving around this area - going between anchorages on Isla Carmen, Puerto Escondido, and Candeleros - all depending on weather and wind and sea direction. The weather has been much different this season. We've had lots of clouds, quite a bit of rain (5 days since we left Maz) and two thunder/lightening storms with heavy rain - enough to thoroughly wash the boat and the rigging (a good thing). In between we've had warm, calm, sunny days with clear and warmer water than usual. All the rain is making the surrounding landscape lush and green with lots of blooming cactus and dessert plants. Another blow is predicted for Thursday so we will probably head into Puerto Escondido Wednesday afternoon. ---------- radio email processed by SailMail for information see: http://www.sailmail.com

Anchored Punta Colorada on Isla Carmen We'll probably hang out at various anchorages on Isla Carmen for awhile ---------- radio email processed by SailMail for information see: http://www.sailmail.com

Left Candeleros this afternoon (after our wifi and cell fix)and we are now anchored in Honeymoon Cove on Isla Danzante. ---------- radio email processed by SailMail for information see: http://www.sailmail.com

It's sooooo nice to be out of the marina and back in Baja! Things are a bit different this year: The weather is cloudier and we've even had rain several times. The water temperature is warmer earlier. The hills are green and there are lots of flowers blooming  - unusual for this time of year. We've seen a lot more turtles and rays, but fewer whales and dolphins. There seems to be a lack of reef fish - at least where we've been snorkeling. Mazatlan We anchored overnight at Isla Venados just off Mazatlan  so we could get an early morning start to head across  the Sea of Cortez. It was quite an entertaining spot: jet skis, party boats, paddle boarders, kayakers, etc... It reminded us of anchoring off of Cabo! First sunset of the 46 hour passage Anchored at Isla San Francisco with a fleet! Sunset at Isla San Francisco Anchored in San Evaristo We hiked up the arroyo behind the anchorage. Great view of this cactus for