La Paz 24`13.295N 110`19/131 W
La Paz is spanish for peace. It is a Mexican city and not so much a tourist city like Cabo. The entire waterfront has a beautiful palm fringed malecon which is used by families and tourists alike to stroll along the shore. A number of sea-themed bronze sculptures highlight the malecon.
I found a wonderful local pottery - Ibarra-s Pottery. It is considered one of the greatest Mexican art potteries so we purchased 4 wine cups to go with my dishes. Thanks Mom.
La Paz has all the modern conveniences and a population of over 275000. The entrance to the harbor is strewn with shoals and one can often see waves breaking on the other side of the channel. There is a lot a space for anchoring but we decided to tie up at the Marina Palmira. It is very nice with good laundry and shower facilities, a couple of well equiped stores, a nice swimming pool and free shuttle into town. Everyone here is very helpful and if they do not have something they probably know where you can get it. Once a week you can drop off your propane tanks at the store and they will be returned at the end of the day all full up. This is great as the propane outlet is over 5 miles away. You can also purchase water from the store.
There is also a morning cruisers net on the VHF radio. As Mexico does not have a 24 hour weather station like in Canada and the US, some of the boating populace post the weather for everyone. It also includes tides, mail delivery, announcements and local assistance.
David and I both got the flu this week and as a result some of our Christmas plans were altered. But having been shift workers or working out of town a lot we are used to not celebrating Christmas on the day. But we were at least well enough to join in the community Turkey dinner at the marina with some of the friends that we have met along our travels. So all was not lost. Though it is hard to complain too much when it is plus 25C outside and the sun is shining and my family is experiencing -25C and 3 feet of snow!
And they do decorate for Christmas!
So tomorrow we will set sail back to Los Muortes ans meet up with Donna and Dal and we will have Christmas dinner on Monday. Winds are easing off and it is getting warmer so we are expecting a good day of sailing.
La Paz is spanish for peace. It is a Mexican city and not so much a tourist city like Cabo. The entire waterfront has a beautiful palm fringed malecon which is used by families and tourists alike to stroll along the shore. A number of sea-themed bronze sculptures highlight the malecon.
I found a wonderful local pottery - Ibarra-s Pottery. It is considered one of the greatest Mexican art potteries so we purchased 4 wine cups to go with my dishes. Thanks Mom.
La Paz has all the modern conveniences and a population of over 275000. The entrance to the harbor is strewn with shoals and one can often see waves breaking on the other side of the channel. There is a lot a space for anchoring but we decided to tie up at the Marina Palmira. It is very nice with good laundry and shower facilities, a couple of well equiped stores, a nice swimming pool and free shuttle into town. Everyone here is very helpful and if they do not have something they probably know where you can get it. Once a week you can drop off your propane tanks at the store and they will be returned at the end of the day all full up. This is great as the propane outlet is over 5 miles away. You can also purchase water from the store.
There is also a morning cruisers net on the VHF radio. As Mexico does not have a 24 hour weather station like in Canada and the US, some of the boating populace post the weather for everyone. It also includes tides, mail delivery, announcements and local assistance.
David and I both got the flu this week and as a result some of our Christmas plans were altered. But having been shift workers or working out of town a lot we are used to not celebrating Christmas on the day. But we were at least well enough to join in the community Turkey dinner at the marina with some of the friends that we have met along our travels. So all was not lost. Though it is hard to complain too much when it is plus 25C outside and the sun is shining and my family is experiencing -25C and 3 feet of snow!
And they do decorate for Christmas!
So right now I am doing a final couple of loads of laundry and David is cleaning the boat. The propane tanks have been filled along with the water tanks groceries have been topped up. We will get fuel in the morning.
And then to the next big step to this adventure as we cross the Sea of Cortez and head to the mainland.
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