After a 3 week hiatus in the U.S., we're back aboard CALOU in Barra de Navidad. We brought with us a bunch of boat parts and supplies. First order of business: to work on getting the windlass to run better.
I ordered a new 4D battery (to match the ones we have in the House battery bank) which I plan to install in the forward cabin, as close as possible to the windlass. This should minimize the voltage drop we were getting at the windlass.
Yesterday we drove to Manzanillo in a rented car to do some shopping. We took this photo of a roadside fruit stand along the way.
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We're taking a 3 week break from the boat, and are skiing at Incline Village, Nevada. We'll return to Mexico on March 18. In this photo Pascale and Bruce enjoy the view of Lake Tahoe from Diamond Peak.
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The French Baker is a real fixture in Barra's cruising community. He delivers freshly baked croissants and baguettes right to your boat via his panga each morning.
When we hear him on the VHF radio, he sounds just like the character "Le Beau" on "Hogan's Heroes".
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The crew of Calou, plus friends Ron and Liz, make animal sounds on board Calou in Barra de Navidad.
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Wish I was there too! :o)
Bruce picked up a used surfboard in Barra.
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Fishing boats are tied up at the village of Barra de Navidad. This is a colorful, quaint little town, with one church, no banks, and dozens of little shops and inexpensive restaurants.
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Pascale enjoys a chat with Maria, the owner of Maria's Tienda. Maria takes orders for anything you want in the way of groceries, drives to neaby cities to get it if she doesn't have it, and delivers to our boat. She also delivers propane refills and laundry. She's a real gem.
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here's a photo of the Grand Bay Hotel Marina in Barra de Navidad.
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