Kim's sailing adventure from La Paz to Mazatlan
A friend of ours purchased a boat and needed help sailing it from La Paz to Mazatlan (approximately 250 nautical miles), across the Sea of Cortez. He asked Kim to crew for him so Kim happily did it January 7-9th.
David's boat in La Paz
David on his boat in La Paz getting ready to set off
In the Sea of Cortez heading to Mazatlan
Birds hitching a ride on David's boat
David's boat arrived in Marina Mazatlan
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| David's boat in La Paz |
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| David on his boat in La Paz getting ready to set off |
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| In the Sea of Cortez heading to Mazatlan |
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| Birds hitching a ride on David's boat |
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| David's boat arrived in Marina Mazatlan |
The most Family visitors to Mazatlan!
We were truly blessed with family visitors this season. We're hoping it continues into future seasons as well! We loved every minute of each of their visits.
Christina and Stewart's visit January 16-22nd
For the first time ever my niece and her husband came to see us and explore Mazatlan! It was the perfect Birthday present for me!!! We only had 6 days together but we filled every day and night with adventure and lots of laughs.
Christina enjoying a drink at the El Cid Pool
Christina and Stewart out for a walk on the beach
Andy and Jo-Ann threw me a birthday party at the pool
About to climb the Faro Lighthouse
Stewart and Christina at the top of Faro
Jan, Kim and Douglas climbing Faro Lighthouse
Christina and Stewart enjoying margaritas at Stone Island
More drinks at the Volleyball beach bar - yummy!
Christina sporting her new poncho
Christina playing Tennis with Uncle Kim
Her Uncle Kim won!
Christina, Stewart and Kim at the
Platino Movie Theatre
Lazy boy chairs at the Platino Movie Theatre
Hot dog walk in the Gold Zone with fellow boaters
Christina sporting her new dress - beautiful!
Amy, Jessica and Connor's visit February 28-March 7th
Kim and I were sick (cold/flu) during Amy and the grandkids visit but we still had a wonderful time together. The grandkids are growing so fast! This was their 4th visit to Mazatlan so they already had ideas of what they wanted to do while they were here. Their favourite activities included spending time at the pool, building sandcastles on the beach, climbing Faro Lighthouse, and a visit to Stone Island too. We accomplished it all!
Kim and Amy changing a flat tire on our rental car - Welcome to Mazatlan!
Pool volleyball with Connor at the El Cid Pool
Jessica relaxing by the Pool
Malecon beach walk (about 5 kms)
Jessica, Connor and Amy on the Malecon
Photo shoot after a little shopping at Señor Frogs
Jessica and Connor climbing up Faro
Faro Lighthouse viewpoint
Amy and Jessica did it - at the top of Faro!
Connor climbed it in 12 mins and 58 secs- Wow!
Time to bury their Mom's feet at Stone Island
Pulmonia ride home from Stone Island
Connor was wiped!
Connor driving us in the dinghy to Marina Mazatlan
to go for dinner to Gus Gus
Time at the tidal pool
Connor and Jessica feeding the Iguanas
by the El Cid cold pool
Amy, Jessica and Connor getting ready
to leave Mazatlan - awesome holiday!
Dad, Dreana, and Tracey's visit March 9-23rd
Glenn's visit March 9-16th
Jason and Kim's visit March 16-23rd
It was the 2nd visit for my parents, and the first visit to Mazatlan for my sister and Glenn. It was supposed to be filled with rest and relaxation but with so much to see and do here, it was pretty busy. They wished they could have stayed longer so hopefully that means they'll be back next season!
It was Jason's 5th visit to Mazatlan, and it turns out his girlfriend, Kim, had been here once many years ago too. It was wonderful to see them and have family time together. They also said they wanted to come back again and stay longer next time. Yay!
Dreana and Tracey playing Bingo at the pool
Glenn and Tracey relaxing by the pool
Dad having a swim in the warm pool
Glenn at the Marina Mazatlan Fountain
This is where Douglas likes to swim
This was the view from Dad and Dreana's hotel room
Dad and Dreana's view from the side window
Dinner at La Catrina's - one of our favourite restaurants
Glenn and Kim enjoying the 'All you can eat and
drink in 3 hours' restaurant
English Breakfast at Via Condotti - they have the best
Chai Tea Latte's
Kim, Glenn and Tracey at Fat Fish for BBQ Ribs
Tracey with her Chicken Molcajete at Las Brochetas
Tracey and Glenn after a few drinks - LOL
Dad and Dreana on our boat for a home cooked meal
Dreana, Dad and Tracey on our boat waiting for
breakfast to be served
Tracey on the grounds of the Marina El Cid
Tracey on our boat enjoying some quiet time on her iPad
Jason and Kim in the red truck on the way to the
Plaza Machado for dinner and drinks
Family dinner at the Plaza Machado at
Il Mosto Restaurant for blackened burro (Steak)
A little shopping after dinner in the Plaza Machado
Dreana, Tracey and Jan in a pulmonia taxi after shopping
Movie night at the Platino Theatre
We saw Red Sparrow and enjoyed it!
Tracey and Jan at the Platino Theatre
Dad and Dreana getting comfy at the Platino Theatre
Lazy Boy chairs and food/drink delivery right to your seat!
A family game of Poker - Kim won!
Kim and Jason at their Hotel
Dad and Dreana at Stone Island
Kim, Jason, Tracey, Dad, Dreana, Kim and Douglas
at Stone Island
Kim, Tracey, Dreana, Dad, Kim, and Jan
at Stone Island
Tracey enjoying some quiet time and a cerveza
at Lety's on Stone Island
Dad watching a Mariachi band performing a special song
for him
Enjoying drinks at Lety's on Stone Island
Tracey sporting an Iguana - she was very brave!
Kim and Jason playing catch with a soccer ball on the
beach at Stone Island
It doesn't get any more relaxing than this for Tracey -
except when she went for body massages
Tracey taking a walk on the beach at Stone Island
Kim and Jason enjoying some Dad and Son time
The whole family enjoying the Mariachi Band performance
Tracey, Jason, Kim, Dreana, Dad, Kim and Douglas
at our favourite volleyball beach bar in the Gold Zone
Dreana, Kim, Jason, Kim, Jan and Dad
Dinner at La Catrina's
We wore Douglas out - he decided to take
a nap with his head on the table
Dreana and Dad having lunch at La Marina
Dad and Dreana at La Marina Restaurant
Dad and Jan at La Marina Restaurant
Kim and Kim at Cerritos Beach for Peel and Eat Shrimp
Kim and Kim awaiting their Peel and Eat Shrimp
Beautiful view right on the beach at Cerritos
For the first time ever my niece and her husband came to see us and explore Mazatlan! It was the perfect Birthday present for me!!! We only had 6 days together but we filled every day and night with adventure and lots of laughs.
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| Christina enjoying a drink at the El Cid Pool |
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| Christina and Stewart out for a walk on the beach |
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| Andy and Jo-Ann threw me a birthday party at the pool |
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| About to climb the Faro Lighthouse |
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| Stewart and Christina at the top of Faro |
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| Jan, Kim and Douglas climbing Faro Lighthouse |
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| Christina and Stewart enjoying margaritas at Stone Island |
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| More drinks at the Volleyball beach bar - yummy! |
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| Christina sporting her new poncho |
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| Christina playing Tennis with Uncle Kim Her Uncle Kim won! |
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| Christina, Stewart and Kim at the Platino Movie Theatre |
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| Lazy boy chairs at the Platino Movie Theatre |
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| Hot dog walk in the Gold Zone with fellow boaters |
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| Christina sporting her new dress - beautiful! |
Amy, Jessica and Connor's visit February 28-March 7th
Kim and I were sick (cold/flu) during Amy and the grandkids visit but we still had a wonderful time together. The grandkids are growing so fast! This was their 4th visit to Mazatlan so they already had ideas of what they wanted to do while they were here. Their favourite activities included spending time at the pool, building sandcastles on the beach, climbing Faro Lighthouse, and a visit to Stone Island too. We accomplished it all!
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| Kim and Amy changing a flat tire on our rental car - Welcome to Mazatlan! |
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| Pool volleyball with Connor at the El Cid Pool |
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| Jessica relaxing by the Pool |
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| Malecon beach walk (about 5 kms) |
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| Jessica, Connor and Amy on the Malecon |
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| Photo shoot after a little shopping at Señor Frogs |
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| Jessica and Connor climbing up Faro |
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| Faro Lighthouse viewpoint |
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| Amy and Jessica did it - at the top of Faro! |
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| Connor climbed it in 12 mins and 58 secs- Wow! |
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| Time to bury their Mom's feet at Stone Island |
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| Pulmonia ride home from Stone Island Connor was wiped! |
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| Connor driving us in the dinghy to Marina Mazatlan to go for dinner to Gus Gus |
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| Time at the tidal pool |
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| Connor and Jessica feeding the Iguanas by the El Cid cold pool |
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| Amy, Jessica and Connor getting ready to leave Mazatlan - awesome holiday! |
Dad, Dreana, and Tracey's visit March 9-23rd
Glenn's visit March 9-16th
Jason and Kim's visit March 16-23rd
It was the 2nd visit for my parents, and the first visit to Mazatlan for my sister and Glenn. It was supposed to be filled with rest and relaxation but with so much to see and do here, it was pretty busy. They wished they could have stayed longer so hopefully that means they'll be back next season!
Jason and Kim's visit March 16-23rd
It was the 2nd visit for my parents, and the first visit to Mazatlan for my sister and Glenn. It was supposed to be filled with rest and relaxation but with so much to see and do here, it was pretty busy. They wished they could have stayed longer so hopefully that means they'll be back next season!
It was Jason's 5th visit to Mazatlan, and it turns out his girlfriend, Kim, had been here once many years ago too. It was wonderful to see them and have family time together. They also said they wanted to come back again and stay longer next time. Yay!
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| Dreana and Tracey playing Bingo at the pool |
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| Glenn and Tracey relaxing by the pool |
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| Dad having a swim in the warm pool |
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| Glenn at the Marina Mazatlan Fountain This is where Douglas likes to swim |
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| This was the view from Dad and Dreana's hotel room |
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| Dad and Dreana's view from the side window |
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| Dinner at La Catrina's - one of our favourite restaurants |
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| Glenn and Kim enjoying the 'All you can eat and drink in 3 hours' restaurant |
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| English Breakfast at Via Condotti - they have the best Chai Tea Latte's |
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| Kim, Glenn and Tracey at Fat Fish for BBQ Ribs |
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| Tracey with her Chicken Molcajete at Las Brochetas |
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| Tracey and Glenn after a few drinks - LOL |
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| Dad and Dreana on our boat for a home cooked meal |
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| Dreana, Dad and Tracey on our boat waiting for breakfast to be served |
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| Tracey on the grounds of the Marina El Cid |
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| Tracey on our boat enjoying some quiet time on her iPad |
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| Jason and Kim in the red truck on the way to the Plaza Machado for dinner and drinks |
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| Family dinner at the Plaza Machado at Il Mosto Restaurant for blackened burro (Steak) |
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| A little shopping after dinner in the Plaza Machado |
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| Dreana, Tracey and Jan in a pulmonia taxi after shopping |
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| Movie night at the Platino Theatre We saw Red Sparrow and enjoyed it! |
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| Tracey and Jan at the Platino Theatre |
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| Dad and Dreana getting comfy at the Platino Theatre Lazy Boy chairs and food/drink delivery right to your seat! |
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| A family game of Poker - Kim won! |
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| Kim and Jason at their Hotel |
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| Dad and Dreana at Stone Island |
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| Kim, Jason, Tracey, Dad, Dreana, Kim and Douglas at Stone Island |
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| Kim, Tracey, Dreana, Dad, Kim, and Jan at Stone Island |
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| Tracey enjoying some quiet time and a cerveza at Lety's on Stone Island |
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| Dad watching a Mariachi band performing a special song for him |
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| Enjoying drinks at Lety's on Stone Island |
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| Tracey sporting an Iguana - she was very brave! |
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| Kim and Jason playing catch with a soccer ball on the beach at Stone Island |
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| It doesn't get any more relaxing than this for Tracey - except when she went for body massages |
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| Tracey taking a walk on the beach at Stone Island |
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| Kim and Jason enjoying some Dad and Son time |
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| The whole family enjoying the Mariachi Band performance |
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| Tracey, Jason, Kim, Dreana, Dad, Kim and Douglas at our favourite volleyball beach bar in the Gold Zone |
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| Dreana, Kim, Jason, Kim, Jan and Dad Dinner at La Catrina's |
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| We wore Douglas out - he decided to take a nap with his head on the table |
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| Dreana and Dad having lunch at La Marina |
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| Dad and Dreana at La Marina Restaurant |
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| Dad and Jan at La Marina Restaurant |
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| Kim and Kim at Cerritos Beach for Peel and Eat Shrimp |
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| Kim and Kim awaiting their Peel and Eat Shrimp Beautiful view right on the beach at Cerritos |
A visit from Friends in BC
It was a wonderful surprise to have our friends, Tanya and Ed, join us at El Cid for the day on Tuesday, March 27th. We had a chance to reconnect, and enjoyed some quiet time at the pool too. It was a quick stopover in Mazatlan for them, as they're making their way to Guaymas now. We hope the tradition continues, as our paths crossed at almost the same time last year.
Tanya, Anne and Jan
Ed taking a picture of Anne taking a 'selfie' of us
Tanya, Anne and Jan
Our Mazatlan Friends
It was a wonderful surprise to have our friends, Tanya and Ed, join us at El Cid for the day on Tuesday, March 27th. We had a chance to reconnect, and enjoyed some quiet time at the pool too. It was a quick stopover in Mazatlan for them, as they're making their way to Guaymas now. We hope the tradition continues, as our paths crossed at almost the same time last year.
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| Tanya, Anne and Jan Ed taking a picture of Anne taking a 'selfie' of us |
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| Tanya, Anne and Jan |
My dear friend Jo-Ann hand
painted this Birthday card of Douglas for me
Over the last 5 years we have made so many friends in Mazatlan. We enjoy going out for meals, playing games such as Poker, Uno and pool volleyball together, going for long walks, and so much more. We always miss our friends when we head home, but we know we'll reconnect again come November. We are so fortunate to have made such close friends here. They're always eager to lend a helping hand when needed too.
Walking group on the Bridge
Lane, Eva, Jo-Ann, Jan, Lisa kissing Douglas, Olinka,
Andy and Wayne
Kim taking Gary and his Grandsons for a dinghy ride
Kim and Bob enjoying beers in Centro for the Art walk
Kim, Andy and Jo-Ann outside their hotel room
We were invited for a game of cards, drinks and dinner
Beautiful view!
Jan and Tina at Diego's
Friends at Diego's for Brenster's Beach Party
Kim, Jan Tina, David and Luc on top of Faro Lighthouse
Stone Island with friends
Drinks and Lunch at Stone Island with friends
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| My dear friend Jo-Ann hand painted this Birthday card of Douglas for me |
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| Walking group on the Bridge Lane, Eva, Jo-Ann, Jan, Lisa kissing Douglas, Olinka, Andy and Wayne |
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| Kim taking Gary and his Grandsons for a dinghy ride |
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| Kim and Bob enjoying beers in Centro for the Art walk |
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| Kim, Andy and Jo-Ann outside their hotel room We were invited for a game of cards, drinks and dinner Beautiful view! |
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| Jan and Tina at Diego's |
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| Friends at Diego's for Brenster's Beach Party |
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| Kim, Jan Tina, David and Luc on top of Faro Lighthouse |
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| Stone Island with friends |
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| Drinks and Lunch at Stone Island with friends |
Dinner with 32 friends at La Concha
Having dinner with friends at El Cid La Concha
Fish caught by friends Andy, Ron
and Joe and prepared by the Chef at
El Cid
They caught enough fish to feed 32 people
with lots left over to give to staff as well
Dinghy Day Trip to Stone Island
When we arrived in Mazatlan we talked about taking our dinghy over to Stone Island for the day. Since it's open ocean here we had to wait for the perfect weather window, meaning very little wind, calm seas, and no fog. On top of that we had to plan it around the many activities we'd committed to as well. I'm happy to say that after 5 months, we finally made it to Stone Island in our dinghy on April 6th, and it was a beautiful day.
Jan and Douglas in the dinghy at Stone Island
Beautiful bay at Stone Island
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| Dinner with 32 friends at La Concha |
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| Having dinner with friends at El Cid La Concha |
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| Fish caught by friends Andy, Ron and Joe and prepared by the Chef at El Cid They caught enough fish to feed 32 people with lots left over to give to staff as well |
Dinghy Day Trip to Stone Island
When we arrived in Mazatlan we talked about taking our dinghy over to Stone Island for the day. Since it's open ocean here we had to wait for the perfect weather window, meaning very little wind, calm seas, and no fog. On top of that we had to plan it around the many activities we'd committed to as well. I'm happy to say that after 5 months, we finally made it to Stone Island in our dinghy on April 6th, and it was a beautiful day.
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| Jan and Douglas in the dinghy at Stone Island |
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| Beautiful bay at Stone Island |
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| Kim anchoring the dinghy at Stone Island |
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| At Palapa Cotas Restaurant on Stone Island Cold beers are just 20 pesos each ($1.50 CDN) |
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| Kim and Douglas enjoying the shade |
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| Kim and Douglas having a swim in the Ocean |
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| Kim trying to feed a local stray dog Turns out he wasn't actually stray though LOL |
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| Jan, Kim and Douglas on Stone Island |
