We made it to La Paz in 2 days from Agua Verde and have been thoroughly enjoying this lovely place for the past ten days. Hard to believe, but this time five years ago we were cruising down the outside of the Baja Peninsula on our way to La Paz for the first time. So much has happened since then, but one thing hasn't changed- our love for La Paz.
I walked to the Saturday farmer's market yesterday with a dockmate and bought hydroponically grown organic lettuce, freshly baked French bread, and handmade German sausages. Last night we went to a blues/jazz concert that was held in an art gallery. The duo, a young Mexican singer and her guitar player partner, were excellent. Also in town last night was the Mexico City Ballet ,performing the Nutcracker in the city theater. There are myriad art galleries, cute restaurants, and beaches just a short ride away. We've been out to dinner or had people over nearly every other night, catching up with old friends as well as getting to know new ones that we met cruising in the Sea on our way here from San Carlos.
The jam sessions in which Dean enjoyed playing so much are not happening this year, but he has played sax duets with his friend Bob a couple of times. I'm back with the Writer's Group and also playing bridge with my buddies. Dean is now in the process of sanding and varnishing the brightwork (wood trim) on Emily B and has just about decided to put a coat of enamel paint over the varnish, which would not have to be sanded and redone every year. Also, we met with the boatyard owner who painted the bottom of our boat last spring to discuss the alarming bare wood that has appeared (again) on the hull only a few months after the paint job. We think we have solved the mystery- more on that later.
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