Come March, it was time for Jody to get her fix of family and friends in San Diego and Palm Springs (sorry no pics here) – oh, and to take the cat to the vet. …
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Fun with Fam (and Ry)
We’re back in Bahía de Banderas! We left the Costalegre to connect with Tobin and Gretchen, who were in Nuevo Vallarta for a medical conference and general goofing around with us. Ryan also made his …
Continue readingSensing in Barra
“Sensory Awareness is a mindfulness practice that cultivates responsiveness and presence, and can revitalize our capacity to meet whatever is happening in our lives…. We explore what happens in the simplest activities, such as breathing, …
Continue readingHome for the Holiday
We spent some time in our respective home towns, San Diego (Jody) and Traverse City (Capt. Randy), where there was rain and snow and some sunshine; shopping, shopping, and more shopping (blech!); eating, eating, and …
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San Diego, CA (32.7157N 117.1611W) Jody took a brief hiatus from Mexico to go home for a visit with family and friends. It’s the first year without the Mama, so it was important for her …
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San José del Cabo (23.0619N 109.6761W) Environmental conditions: Marina hot and dusty; water temp at the neighboring beach – perfect and necessary Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.0-13.2V (i.e., nearly perfect, despite too many low …
Continue readingCabo San Lucas
Cabo San Lucas (22 89 05N 109 91 67W) Environmental conditions: Air temp – hot-ish; water temp – perfect Fridge temp: Perfect Battery state: 13.2V (i.e., perfect) Euchre score: DNP (Wha…?!) After a brief stop …
Continue readingLeaving Home
Before we get to the goings-on in Mexico, we should provide a quick wrap-up of our time in San Diego. You guessed it, more parties! Jody’s work mates in Carlsbad arranged a pizza and beer …
Continue readingPost Shakedown – Weeks Blending Together
Starting to feel the pinch now. Our welcome at the Bay Club Marina ran out, but we managed to squeak in across the fairway at the Half Moon Marina, which is attached to Humphrey’s, so …
Continue readingA Week with Sierra and Haven, Part II
Location and Moorage: Two Harbors and Avalon; four nights on moorings After Venice, it was on to Catalina. But first, the girls went for a short SUP adventure around the MDR harbor, while Jody and …
Continue readingA Week with Sierra and Haven, Part I
Location and Moorage: Marina Del Rey (33 98 028N, 118 45 174W); three nights dockside This stop on the Shakedown was planned so we could pick up our niece, Sierra, and her bestie, Haven, for …
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