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We arrived at Drew's house on June 8th - after one of the 
quickest (10 hours) trips from San Carlos that we've had. 
There wasn't quite as much road construction on the 
Mexican side and the border crossing was a breeze.

Besides going out to meals 
(there's always a new restaurant or two to try) 
we didn't do much in San Carlos except work to get 
Loomba-Loomba ready to haul out and store for 
hurricane season.

Taking down the running backs, etc.
Looking south from the top of the mast-the Marina office is to
the left. Marinaterra hotel is in the distance.
Looking north into Bahia San Carlos from the top of the mast

L-L getting hauled out on the hydraulic trailer

On her way to the work yard

A well deserved Indio in a frosted mug
after the last day in the boat yard getting L-L
buttoned up for the summer.
 It was HOT in the cement work yard!
We stayed here for the last two nights L-L was in
the marina because our bed is where we store all of
the sails, halyards, fenders, etc...

Posada del Desierto


We discovered this little hotel up behind the marina. Some neighbors
at the dock recommended it. Our room was the one on the right.
It's walking distance to the boat, clean, small kitchen, warm water,
comfortable bed, and somewhat "iffy" wifi. A very nice family
runs it. 

It's been here a long time. Notice the Public
Telephone sign.

Sunrise view from our porch at Posada del Desierto
We are now at Drew's new house in Apache Junction, AZ
taking care of his menagarie (four dogs, two cats, two birds,
and the gardens) while he and Brad are in Ireland.

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