Barra de Navidad

This is a catch up blog.  Our signal in Ten Bay was quite weak so I didn't bother trying to upload.
January 24, 2012
Here we are in Barra de Navidad.  After about a week in Tenacatita we were ready to move.  This morning at 7:30 am we left Ten Bay after a wonderful time there.  What a pleasant week.
Last Friday we took a panga into La Manzanilla.  Our panga driver was Juan, who drove carefully and delivered us to La Manzanilla dry!
The Friday market was in full swing and it was a delightful place to visit.  Can you believe that they had fresh raspberries, strawberries and blackberries?  I bought a quantity of raspberries which we proceeded to snack on as we toured the market.  Of course there were many lovely items but being on the boat (with no storage room) really cramps my shopping!
Friday was a busy day as it is the raft up happy hour.  Most people in the bay came to the raft up.  I do enjoy hearing everyone else's stories as it puts our experiences into perspective.  Most sailing people are so very committed, unlike myself.  I almost feel guilty listening to their rapturous feelings.  Certainly I enjoy all the sea life, sunrises, sunsets, and the sailing itself, but I could also walk off the boat tomorrow and not miss it.
Most days in the bay were spent doing odd jobs and going to shore.  Bob replaced two vents with solar fans and that was a huge improvement (especially to the 'aromas' in the head).  I have started oiling the teak in the V-berth...a little everyday and I should finish in a few days.  It will take me that long as our v-berth is full of stuff and has to be moved every time I oil, and then replaced the next day.
This year I am more adventuresome in my cooking, so our meals have been better.   We actually still have some chicken breasts left from La Cruz.  I was able to freeze them so every few days we have chicken.  When in Ten Bay we usually go to a local palapa restaurant for fish or some other seafood.  The food is very good and the beer is cold..what more could you ask?
Remember the devil dinghy of last year?  Bob bought dinghy wheels and it has tamed the dinghy.  What a difference.  I am not suggesting that we won't be knocked into the water by a unforeseen wave, but so far has made s huge difference in our landings.
As for sailing, there is a dearth of wind.  Apparently this is not just local.  We are not alone in motoring rather than sailing.
My Kindle keeps me occupied when I have time to spare.  Since last August I have downloaded about 125 books and read about 100 of them.  Right now I am reading a sort of biography of Louis L'Amour.  Because of his being quoted in another book I was reading, I decided to download some of his books.  I was pleasantly surprised.  He is a descriptive writer and apparently writes about nothing (more or less) that he has not experienced.  I am also reading a autobiography of Gandhi....quite a contrast, but both interesting.
It is hot in Barra...not a breath of air moving.  Ten Bay was hot but we had land and sea breezes.  We shall see if that happens here.
Tomorrow morning we should have fresh baking from the French Baker.  With that thought I will say bye for now.