In search of exotic places
We just didn’t want to leave Barra de Navidad. The first class marina which is part of a 5 star resort and therefore affording us nice pools, great eats and a clean, quiet atmosphere made us feel at home.
And fresh baguettes and croissants delivered by the french baker did not make moving on easier. But we wanted to see more and so we have to get up and leave toward or next destination – Manzanillo.
Puerto Vallarta was a nice, comfortable stay. But the dominant presence of american retirees made us feel like being in the US rather than Mexico. So we were in need of some authentic Mexican culture and food. And so it was good bye to PV.
Just as we left the port, a huge whale was swimming literally under and across our boat, come up for air and dive under. It was a bit nerve racking, but an amazing experience. The photos don’t to the experience any justice.
We stayed one night at Ipala, a small fishing town just beyond Corrientes. Just us and other sailboat as we headed out in the morning.
It was a nice day sail along the coast, nicknamed “Mexican Cote d’Azur” as the countless mansions along the coastline proof.
