So, we are back in the water and getting set to leave the marina at San Carlos, Sonora. It has been a wonderful summer, visiting friends and family in San Francisco, San Diego, Wisconsin, and Portland. And, of course, Beijing for the Olympics with Philip. Malcolm, Liz, Miles, Marv and Ardy all joined him for the fun.
The staff at Marina Seca San Carlos is efficient, careful, and considerate. Like large beetles, the equipment scurries around the yard from 8:00 AM until 4:00 PM, moving small boats and large; into the work-yard, out to the highway and into the water; out of the water, dripping wet they negotiate the rig with its load down the kilometer or so to dry storage. It is a fascinating operation to watch, especially as the mast cants and sways with the movement.
There is not much to provision with here in San Carlos, so we have gone into Guaymas and shopped at Soriana’s. Still, we will have to wait until we go back to Portland to stock up on walnuts, almonds, and cashews. Fresh fruits and vegetables are hard to find, too, in a desert environment they are largely imported. So we cherish the fresh tomatoes and rich avocadoes.
