I made it to Puerto Escondido Saturday after a brisk motor sail (7 hours/ 39 nm) and picked up a mooring. Spent the evening getting the lay of the land, visiting with old and new boater friends, and enjoying burger, beer, and music at Loreto Fest.
The next day the north winds did blow (as forecasted). After taking the dinghy in for the pancake breakfast -which was delayed due to the wind shifting tables and tents over night--I attempted to go back to the boat. By then the wind had really picked up. On the way back the outboard died and rather than try to fix it in the chop I rowed my way back to the other dinghy dock and took the shoreboat back out to the boat. The dinghy got to spend two nights ashore. This being Mexico it was safe and still there today.
Yesterday the wind blew even stronger--30+ knots. I decided to spend the day on the boat--especially after hearing a couple of boats had their mooring lines part during the night. I actually read a novel from start to end (rare for me). It was kind of nice to have a down day after the last few days of events. And besides, I can't get any cell phone or internet from the boat. I haven't had any internet or cell phone service since leaving the La Paz area. The sea really is remote. I really miss the internet.
Today is catching up on some e-mails and exploring more of the area around Puerto Escondido and having Sirocoo over for dinner tonight. Tomorrow I am hoping to go into Loreto and see the town. I'll probably be here for the rest of the week hopefully long enough for Pacifico, Blue Rodeo and Swift Current to catch up.