We anchored in Puerto Escondido for the past week. It is one of the most protected harbors in the Sea. It is surrounded by mountains except the channel entrance. One can anchor at Escondido or one can attach to a mooring ball, which there are over a 100 moorings.
Our alternator is repaired. We had quite an experience finding a mechanic in Loreto. The locals called the mechanic the chicken mechanic. Trying to find a business location in a foreign city that does not name all streets is challenging. As with all experiences we have had this was just another adventure that ended well.
We enjoyed the surrounding country by renting a car. John and Rosie of Serena Ray, and Ed and Annette of Wind Song joined us. We spent a day exploring Loreto. Loreto has a population of about 15,000. Tourism is the major industry in Loreto. The stores had the
usual crafts to sell of which I think we have one of everything and we actually did not buy anything.
One day we traveled north by car to see Bahia Concepcion and Mulege. We had decided not to travel north by boat, however, we did want to see these areas. Concepcion was beautiful. It is nearly 25 miles long. The surrounding land was quite barren.
Mulege is slightly more lush. It is located along a river. It has hundreds of date palms. Mulege was badly damaged during last season’s hurricanes.
We participated in the fund raiser, Loreto Fest. It has been an annual event since 1996. It is sponsored by the Hidden Port Yacht Club. The charity is for local community, schools and hospitals of the area. There were more than 100 boats in attendance. We enjoyed seeing many of our friends.
One of the highlights we saw in Escondido was a whale shark. We were able to follow it by dinghy and by kayak. It was huge and graceful.
We continue to have our time dictated by weather. We have continual winds. Cruisers who have been in the Sea indicates that the weather this year is far different than usual.
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