Today is a day for wind. The winds outside La Paz harbor have stirred the water to a sea of whitecaps and waves. Nobody is entering or exiting the channel, and boats anchored in the harbor are in danger of dragging. At night the whistling of the winds through the rigging of our boat reminds us how lucky we are to be in this place. We had planned to stay here at least through the Thanksgiving holiday, but beyond that the sea will dictate. We are now entering the season of "northers", strong lows from the western United States which are periodically funneled into the Gulf of California, with accompanying strong north winds. We watch the weather models and hear the forecasts on our radio, but the fact remains that we will be vulnerable for the time of our crossing the Sea of Cortez to mainland Mexico. Meanwhile we enjoy our cozy shelter.