Saturday, January 29th, 2011
Sunshine and blue sky and 70 degrees! Who could ask for anything more! A walk to the new golf course club house provides exercise and views of the area “too die for”! The La Paz red rock of the area is so beautiful that Carol and I decide to collect some for souvenirs. We’ve never seen rock of this color and it is everywhere… used for walls and landscaping throughout the area.
We are off to the islands soon and will be out of touch until we reach Cabo… so we bid you adios from Caprice and look forward to relating more adventures soon!
Cheers!
Later the same day! BANG!!!! We are on our way to Isla Espiritu Santos. We are not in gear as Carol is talking to a sick friend, when BOOM! A monohull rams us… the captain of the monohull Hale Moana, is down below and the boat is on autohelm. What a horror… and how fast accidents happen! We are all shocked as we look at beautiful Caprice with her starboard quarter smashed. The trampoline is gone for all practical purposes and the mast is at risk… we look at each other in total disbelief. We are really not able to talk about it right now… we hope the local boatyard can fix her… we will need parts shipped from Australia and trucked to Baja… we are back at gorgeous CostaBaja Marina waiting for the boatyard to open on Monday. Stay tuned.
Sunday is a grieving day aboard Caprice as the reality of what has happened sinks in. We all try to put a positive spin on it, stating the fact that we have the boat and we have each other, but it is difficult. Dan marshals his forces and starts making phone calls to the insurance company, the boatyard, and the Seawind rep in San Diego. But, very bad news… Carol appears to have hurt her ribs… and on Monday, x-rays prove she has two cracked ribs… however, on the bright side… the x-rays show her pneumonia is cleared up! Unbelievable as this may sound, two doctor consultations and x-rays cost $78 in La Paz. Just for fun, think about what those medical services would have cost in the U.S.!
On Tuesday, February 1st, Caprice is pulled out of the water on an old fashioned rail system at the Abel Berkovich boatyard right here at CostaBaja. The owner says he can begin the fiberglass repair right away and that it may take 7 to 10 days for that part of the repair. But, we still need contact with the factory regarding replacement parts and matching gel coat.
Carol and I plan to return home on Wednesday, February 2nd and Dan and Tom will stay with Caprice to oversee her repairs… On Saturday, Dan and Tom decide that Caprice is in good hands at the Abel Berkovich boatyard and book flights home. The fiberglass repair is proceeding well and Seawind Catamarans in Australia is preparing to ship the required replacement parts.
We are all very hopeful that Caprice will once again be beautiful on both sides and the four of us will resume our adventures in Mexico and up the Pacific Coast to Point Richmond in the early spring.
Sunday, February 13, 2011
CostaBaja Marina and Resort - Five Stars in BaJa!
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011
Hooray, Hooray…we made it!!! What a ride it was! Very difficult to sleep or eat or play games. And it went on and on at least in my mind… but then the seas calmed down and the winds died and the sun broke through and as we say on Caprice: “hallelujah!”
The CostaBaja resort, spa and marina is grand. We have access to all the resort amenities and plan to enjoy them greatly.
Dan will greet Carol at the La Paz Airport tomorrow late afternoon and the four of us plan to welcome her presence aboard Caprice!
Until next time, Adios Amigos!
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
The Admiral comes aboard!
Hooray again, as Carol arrives this afternoon and all of us, especially the Captain, are looking forward to her arrival.
Last night we enjoyed a delicious dinner at the beach club restaurant watching the sun set over the beautiful bay. The resort is grand with shops, restaurants, beach club, and infinity pool… everything you could want! We will go to town today to have a look at La Paz. The resort offers complimentary shuttle service to town for shopping and dining all day long. Dan taxis to the airport to meet Carol’s flight and tonight we plan to celebrate with dinner at one of the resort restaurants.
La Paz is beautifully clean and has a gorgeous broad Malecon (seaside promenade) that goes on for miles along the waterfront. We three enjoy exploring the shops and even find an art gallery with a spectacular photography exhibit. After a delicious chicken enchilada lunch, Dan heads out to the airport and Tom and I continue our exploration of town.
Did I mention that the resort has a marvelous maritime museum displaying a fabulous collection of famous model ships? Victory and Columbus’ three ships are among the collection.
After dinner, it’s back to the boat and off to bed to dream of more adventures in Mexico aboard Caprice! We are back to normal with a full crew and it sure feels good!
Buenos noches!
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
The Admiral seems to have brought cloudy weather with her… so we are rethinking our plans for the day… sitting by the pool or on the beach is not looking good at the moment and the weather report for La Paz is for clouds through tomorrow. Perhaps a stroll on the beach or the shuttle into town for more exploration is in order.
The sun stays behind the clouds all day but we have a fun walk discovering the entire resort property including the infinity pool, beach, hotel, and marina. We are all so pleased with this location that we decide to stay through Friday night. The weather for the weekend is for sunshine and warmer temperatures, so off we will go to Isla Espiritu Santos to snorkel and explore. Two days anchored at the island is the plan and then south towards Cabo.
Dinner at Azul Marino here at the resort is marvelous. The shrimp is fresh and local from the Sea of Cortez… so we all enjoy a dish that is flambéed in brandy and simply delicious. Carol and Dan do some research into the different tequilas available and decide on two worth pursuing.
Friday, January 28th, 2011
Hard to believe… it is still cloudy and chilly… but we don’t let it dampen our spirits… it’s off to Soriana’s for groceries aboard the free shuttle. All of us explore the foreign super market in search of the items we will enjoy later on board Caprice… and then lunch at the local food court. The shuttle takes us back to Caprice and the quartermaster, Tom, stores the food for us.
The hot tub and infinity pool beckon us even in the clouds… the resort is sumptuous and we are rewarded with a feeling of being among the rich and famous as we lounge on the chaises in the pool and splash in the hot tub… then, a rinse off shower under the rain showers at the beach club. This place is truly grand… we hate to leave!
Back to Caprice where I win the game of rummy-o that we have been playing since Carol arrived!!! Hooray for me. We wander over to the beach terrace lounge for a cocktail and then follow that up with dinner at Azul Marino again. Tonight there is live music to accompany the delicious food. And tomorrow, they are predicting sunshine! Halleluiah!
Buenos noches!
Hooray, Hooray…we made it!!! What a ride it was! Very difficult to sleep or eat or play games. And it went on and on at least in my mind… but then the seas calmed down and the winds died and the sun broke through and as we say on Caprice: “hallelujah!”
The CostaBaja resort, spa and marina is grand. We have access to all the resort amenities and plan to enjoy them greatly.
Dan will greet Carol at the La Paz Airport tomorrow late afternoon and the four of us plan to welcome her presence aboard Caprice!
Until next time, Adios Amigos!
Wednesday, January 26th, 2011
The Admiral comes aboard!
Hooray again, as Carol arrives this afternoon and all of us, especially the Captain, are looking forward to her arrival.
Last night we enjoyed a delicious dinner at the beach club restaurant watching the sun set over the beautiful bay. The resort is grand with shops, restaurants, beach club, and infinity pool… everything you could want! We will go to town today to have a look at La Paz. The resort offers complimentary shuttle service to town for shopping and dining all day long. Dan taxis to the airport to meet Carol’s flight and tonight we plan to celebrate with dinner at one of the resort restaurants.
La Paz is beautifully clean and has a gorgeous broad Malecon (seaside promenade) that goes on for miles along the waterfront. We three enjoy exploring the shops and even find an art gallery with a spectacular photography exhibit. After a delicious chicken enchilada lunch, Dan heads out to the airport and Tom and I continue our exploration of town.
Did I mention that the resort has a marvelous maritime museum displaying a fabulous collection of famous model ships? Victory and Columbus’ three ships are among the collection.
After dinner, it’s back to the boat and off to bed to dream of more adventures in Mexico aboard Caprice! We are back to normal with a full crew and it sure feels good!
Buenos noches!
Thursday, January 27th, 2011
The Admiral seems to have brought cloudy weather with her… so we are rethinking our plans for the day… sitting by the pool or on the beach is not looking good at the moment and the weather report for La Paz is for clouds through tomorrow. Perhaps a stroll on the beach or the shuttle into town for more exploration is in order.
The sun stays behind the clouds all day but we have a fun walk discovering the entire resort property including the infinity pool, beach, hotel, and marina. We are all so pleased with this location that we decide to stay through Friday night. The weather for the weekend is for sunshine and warmer temperatures, so off we will go to Isla Espiritu Santos to snorkel and explore. Two days anchored at the island is the plan and then south towards Cabo.
Dinner at Azul Marino here at the resort is marvelous. The shrimp is fresh and local from the Sea of Cortez… so we all enjoy a dish that is flambéed in brandy and simply delicious. Carol and Dan do some research into the different tequilas available and decide on two worth pursuing.
Friday, January 28th, 2011
Hard to believe… it is still cloudy and chilly… but we don’t let it dampen our spirits… it’s off to Soriana’s for groceries aboard the free shuttle. All of us explore the foreign super market in search of the items we will enjoy later on board Caprice… and then lunch at the local food court. The shuttle takes us back to Caprice and the quartermaster, Tom, stores the food for us.
The hot tub and infinity pool beckon us even in the clouds… the resort is sumptuous and we are rewarded with a feeling of being among the rich and famous as we lounge on the chaises in the pool and splash in the hot tub… then, a rinse off shower under the rain showers at the beach club. This place is truly grand… we hate to leave!
Back to Caprice where I win the game of rummy-o that we have been playing since Carol arrived!!! Hooray for me. We wander over to the beach terrace lounge for a cocktail and then follow that up with dinner at Azul Marino again. Tonight there is live music to accompany the delicious food. And tomorrow, they are predicting sunshine! Halleluiah!
Buenos noches!
Adios Mazatlan, Hola La Paz
Sunday, January 23rd, 2011
Unbelievable as this is going to sound… it is not another warm and sunny morning! We are sitting here on Caprice in pea soup fog! As heavy and grey and cold as at home! We are shocked and aghast! Dan is even threatening to turn on the heater, as he refuses to put on warm clothes because, after all, he is in supposedly sunny, warm Mexico! We hope this will lift soon as departing in this would not be a good thing! Also, unfortunately, we have a malfunctioning toilet (not again!!!) and Tom is going to tackle that with his toilet tools! So, we decide a warm breakfast is in order… and we hope that we will be in sunshine before long.
Hooray, the sun is shining, the fog is gone, and the toilet is fixed! Off we go… under very pleasant conditions. We are motoring along with calm seas and heading North West to La Paz which is approximately 230 nautical miles away. We plan on two days and two nights, arriving by mid day on Tuesday!
After dinner, the winds come up and we are rocking, rolling and bouncing around with loud booms as the waves beat the bottom of the boat between the hulls. Doing anything is difficult… sleeping, eating, and watching. Conditions stay the same all night and I am busy with my worry beads!
But the good news is: Tom fixed the toilet!
Unbelievable as this is going to sound… it is not another warm and sunny morning! We are sitting here on Caprice in pea soup fog! As heavy and grey and cold as at home! We are shocked and aghast! Dan is even threatening to turn on the heater, as he refuses to put on warm clothes because, after all, he is in supposedly sunny, warm Mexico! We hope this will lift soon as departing in this would not be a good thing! Also, unfortunately, we have a malfunctioning toilet (not again!!!) and Tom is going to tackle that with his toilet tools! So, we decide a warm breakfast is in order… and we hope that we will be in sunshine before long.
Hooray, the sun is shining, the fog is gone, and the toilet is fixed! Off we go… under very pleasant conditions. We are motoring along with calm seas and heading North West to La Paz which is approximately 230 nautical miles away. We plan on two days and two nights, arriving by mid day on Tuesday!
After dinner, the winds come up and we are rocking, rolling and bouncing around with loud booms as the waves beat the bottom of the boat between the hulls. Doing anything is difficult… sleeping, eating, and watching. Conditions stay the same all night and I am busy with my worry beads!
But the good news is: Tom fixed the toilet!
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