In search of exotic places
We had to leave Mazatlan to meet Angel’s sister, Anna and Vanessa, Angel’s sister in Puerto Vallarta. We split two overnight sails with a short stay at Isla Isabella and get a few hours of rest.
It’s a wonderful island home to many wildlife with a crater at its center. We had loved to land on it and do some hiking and sightseeing, but due to high winds it was just not safe.
Spending two days in Cabo San Lucas was enough. Jet skis, cruise ships, para sailors and beach partying was enough and we couldn’t wait to leave Cabo and cross the Sea of Cortes towards Mazatlan.
Wind was on and off and we motored a good portion of the stretch. The sunset was breathtaking and we can across several sea turtles, each in it’s own and alone in the midst of the ocean.
We approached Mazatlan the next day in the evening. It was already dark but fortunately the harbor entrance was clearly marked and we dropped anchor without much hassle.
After two days in high winds at Bahia Santa Maria, we were overdue for a departure. Another overnighter to Cabo San Lucas should bring our long sought tropical weather.
At about 5am, I spotted a light that got bigger and bigger far out in the horizon. An hour later a mini-town appeared about a mile to our port side. We caught up with the Carnival Cruise ship the next day in Cabo San Lucas.
After spending two days in Turtle Bay, and celebrating New Years Eve, we are eager to head south with hope for warmer weather.
I mean, Turtle Bay is a gorgeous, big bay with calm water, there is just not too much to do. In January it’s just not warm enough to swim and hang around.
