What a different climate here in Bahia Santa Maria. The water is in the high seventies and the air temperature is about the same.. The wind is light, about 8 to 10 knots. As you all are freezing your tail, we're having endless summer. No clouds, no marine layer, nothing. More boats have come into the anchorage, about 110 so far.

We had a little excitement this morning. Lee developed a pretty heavy nosebleed, we think due to the air dryness. It bled for over an hour nonstop and Lee was getting a little anxious. A doctor from another boat came over and checked him out, but we had most of the bleeding stopped by that time. He is really congested now from all the blood in his sinuses and is taking it very easy. Fortunately, we are here for two more nights so he has plenty of time to recuperate.

The guys went to shore to explore and found some fabulous seashells and sand dollars. Lots of rays around here too so you have to be careful where you step in the water. It didn't look like there was much damage from hurricane Jimenez but then again there isn't much here to destroy.

We're calling this anchorage Bahia Beef because we need to consume all our beef before we arrive in Cabo. The authorities in Cabo confiscate all beef brought in for fear of mad cow disease. Since we've been eating so much fish, we haven't had a chance to consume the steaks and pot roast. The beef will be good for Lee anyway, lots of protein and iron to assist in the blood replenishment process.

The guys want the women to know "we might not be coming back". And Dave says, "Don't worry Marisa, I'll send for you".