S/V Loomba-Loomba

We stayed in Mazatlan a little over a week. The more we are there the more we like it. There are many excellent restaurants, a vibrant arts/theater community, a wonderful colonial  "Old Town", the best and most varied public  transportation that we've seen in any town in Mexico,  (I think I will do a future blog post about the various  forms of public transportation that we have used), one of the biggest shrimp fleets - thus a great  "shrimp market", almost any yacht service you  could need, big supermarkets within biking distance from the marina, a wonderful dentist, and best of all:  VERY friendly people. Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday "Gila" comes to the marina with lots of fresh veggies, homemade tamales, and sometimes fish or shrimp. The Presidio This is our new favorite restaurant in Mazatlan The Presidio's version of a caprese salad The "Machado". Mazatlan's central square. Deco

We were ready to go on November 7th and left  Bahia San Carlos at 12:30 in the afternoon. After one of the best sails we have had crossing the Sea we had to slow down so we wouldn't get into San Juanico until dawn! A great way to start the cruising season. Only a few boats in the anchorage, warm water (81) and very  clear water and air, fun get togethers with the other boats, and good snorkeling. After a hike over to La Ramada it was haircut time before going for a swim. Next stop: Isla Coronados View from the cockpit at Isla Coronados. After one night we moved on to Puerto Escondido. We were anxious to get there because after we  launched Jim discovered that the sea cock for the incoming water to the head was broken and only the hand pump lever was keeping the water out of the  boat. We wanted to get it fixed before leaving Loomba-Loomba in La Cruz when we head to  Seattle. Sailing from Isla Coronados to Puerto Escondido. Lots