Trip from HELL .....

One might think that after a 66 hour run, a "short" 24 hour run with the day starting out beautiful and calm, would be a piece of cake.  NOT so much…. 

The morning was quiet as we all got underway from Mag Bay, heading to San Jose del Cabo.  Christine made muffins and we were chugging along enjoying the beautiful day.  Many of the boats were fishing …. And with great success.  Tuna, dorado and even marlin were being caught.

 Just after dinner, the winds originating from storms in the Sea of Cortez, came over the Baja from the La Paz area and slammed the Pacific coast making for a VERY uncomfortable ride through the night.  The fleet arrived in San Jose del Cabo in the morning, feeling a little worse for wear.  (I faired the worst of our crew as I was “sicker than a dog” …..)  All agreed ... NOT A LOT OF FUN !!

The shoreline along the southern end of the Baja from Cabo San Lucas to SJDC is lined with huge resorts and interesting developments tucked into the hillside.  Seeing it from the water gives a unique perspective. 

 

 

 

Some of the resorts are MASSIVE .....

 

 

The famous rock arch at Cabo San Lucas ....

 

We arrived at the beautiful Puerto Los Cabos marina, and after a shower and a rest (and a cleaning of our very salt encrusted boat) we began to feel much more human.  Check in at the marina office was again very smooth thanks to a very organized staff at Puerto Los Cabos. 

The marina is beautiful, with original sculptures scattered around the grounds and along the seawall walk.

 

 

 

The cross is lit up at night with beautiful multi colored lights .....

 

 

 

The marina hosted a BEAUTIFUL “dinner under the stars” the evening of our arrival, complete with entertainment …. A jet boot demonstration and a dolphin show from their Dolphin Education program and live entertainment during dinner.  It was a fabulous dinner and a memorable evening.
 

 

The next day Cam and I went for a walk around the harbor and checked out the nearby hotel at the entrance to the marina harbor – the BEAUTIFUL Hotel El Ganzo with its spectacular sweeping views of the ocean, gorgeous infinity pool with swim up bar and beautiful grounds. 

 

 

 

After breakfast the crew of SL took a “taxi ride” into town for a little retail therapy !!  We ended up catching a ride with one of the dock workers, who offered to take Cam to the marine store in town for some parts … after a stop at the Pemex (gas station) ( … oh ! …. And btw, did we have some pesos for gas ?!?! )
Like we didn’t see THAT coming !!! ….. We got a chuckle over that none too subtle ploy !!  So Ed topped him up and we carried on into Old Town. 

 

Delicious lunch at a street side cafe ....

Flora’s Farm is an AMAZING local, “farm to table” restaurant which came HIGHLY recommended and we (crews of Sea Level and Northern Ranger) managed to get a reservation at for the evening.  It is a magical place with outside seating, twinkle lights strung throughout the grounds , beautiful globe lights hanging from the trees and a fabulous menu of their own farm grown produce.  
 MAGICAL ....

 

SO interesting, that Christine and I plan to return during the day to check it out further .....