We arrived in Puerto Aventuras around 2:30. The entrance of the marina looked a lot bigger on paper. They all do! The transient dock, the book told us to hook up to, was full of boats & here we are with Tradewinds who does not like to steer without a lot of power. Fernando & I were scanning the small marina looking for a place to put her - fast. Fernando very expertly glided her into a slip that is parallel to the concrete pier without a glitch. I threw a line around a pole & made her fast. With the fenders thrown, we got her tied off safely without harm. YEA! A couple of the marina guys came to see if we were happy at this slip. We said - duh! We're here safe; there is electricity, water & a nice breeze. What else could we want?
This marina is very different than El Milagro. It is up scale, tons of condos all over the place, bars, stores & lots of restaurants. You can see the deterioration of the buildings, but they are trying to keep it nice. Grounds are beautiful. The bad rap Mexico is getting for their crime & hurricanes have really affected this area. The place is empty compared to how big it is. There are 4 or 5 pens of dolphins, manatees, sting rays & I'm not sure what else. They educate the tourists about the dolphins & yes, some do swim with them.
We are on the lookout for laundry facilities, & a little store to replenish eggs, salt, sugar, ice & a few other small things. My flip flops died. So if we can find a place, I'll look for a new pair.
All is well in Mexico! Come on over & give them some of your money. They need it.