It's hard to believe that Buena Vista has not been in a city since we were in La Paz last May. The last time we were here it was with Cath and Linz after our Puddle Jump attempt last April went awry. I have mixed feelings. I like the City of La Paz with it's lovely malecon, nice weather and nice people. But living at the islands immersed in the wonders of nature every day has been so wonderful - I love that life too. Now the real work starts. We have just decided to purchase a new Hydrovane wind steering system in preparation for the long passages across the Pacific Ocean. I'll be making a trip up to California in a week or so to pick it up. Don will stay with the boat and get started on his long list. Wish us luck.