We've had time to work on the boat, thankfully, and have some work done, like new "chaps" to protect the dinghy from further abuse by its driver and the UV from the sun. Hopefully this investment will extend the life of the dinghy considerably. We also managed a short trip to Concord, CA to be with Hal's parents as they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary!
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| Departing Topolobampo. It was a long journey out the channel. |
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| Out of the channel and on our way to Mazatlan |
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| The sun set for Shakedown |
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| Driving in the Dark |
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| Sunrise brings a new day and we anticipate arrival at our destination |
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| We can finally see our objective! Land Ho! |
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| Heading to the VERY small entrance to left end of photo |
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| Our first sunset in Mazatlan |
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| Half way on our first 3-mile hike in the morning. This is overlooking El Cid Hotel's beach on the right |
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| A look from inside of entry to the El Cid, Mazatlan, and Isla Mazatlan marinas. Dredging operations ongoing. |
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| How to get somewhere, not so much how to get back though. |
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| Isla Mazatlan marina (we are at far end) |
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| The front gate (entry) to Isla Mazatlan Golden Resort & Marina |
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| Where the road begins (cars, buses & taxis) |
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| The Mall within easy walking distance. Across the stree is Walmart and Sam's club |
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| Getting ready for Feliz Navidad |
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| In the mall. Just happened there was this mural and the little bee in middle of shopping floor |
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| Our new friend Mike showing off his home brew. |
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| Shakedown at our slip (end tie) |
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| Walking towards a golf course, we came across this giant rabbit/hare |
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| Just another morning outing to get our exercies |
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| Found an entry to the beach between hotels |
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| The beach looking back towards the entry to marinas (around the point and hard right hand turn) |
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| Lori is pleased as we went out with them early one morning to make sure all systems that s/v/ Eileen May had installed. |
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| Skipper Ed manning the tiller |
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| Nancy enjoying just looking out over the water |
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| Returning from a successful |
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| A Palmira that Nancy found on the sidewalk |
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| A bus ride into "Central" (center) of town. Here we saw tables and tables of shrimp, crab, lobster and unknowns. |
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| A peek at downtown |
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| Another look at downtown |
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| We found the central market. It spanned an entire city block! |
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| Market |
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| Market butchers (there were a couple dozen or more) |
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| Town square where you can get your shoes shined while looking at the huge cathedral |
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| Italy isn't the only place they have pidgeons in the square |
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| The bus trip back to the marina |
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| From the bus, a look over the malecon and out to sea. |
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| Mexican football fans have a sense of humor as well |
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| Another view of an early morning walk |
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| The dinghy has new clothes. These "chaps" should last a long time. |
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| Took the bus to the end of the line and ended up at the commercial port of Mazatlan proper |
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| Part of the port is for private vessels |
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| Some of the recreational boats on mooring balls |
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| The port also hosts a marine training facility |
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| And a water purification plant |
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| More of the port area |
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| This used to be the Yacht Club. We heard the Port Captain shut down the facility some years back |
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| Having lunch overlooking the port |
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| A raised sidewalk on the other side of the street we were walking on |
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| We flew up to Tijuana and walked across the border to be met by brother Vern and his fiance' Christina, on our way to the 60th wedding anniversary of our (Vern & Hal's) parents. |
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| A return trip to downtown |
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| This time son Steven was with us. |
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| The Market....again. |
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| View from 2nd story restaurant on top of The Market |
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| The excitement is overwheliming us |
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| Enchiladas....Yummmm |
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| 60th Anniversary Dinner (Dad, Mom, brother Vern) |
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| Moms always have the last laugh |
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