La Cruz..again..and Bucerias

Dock side in La Cruz

Feb 5 2013

La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, Nayarit, Mx.

That‘s a mouthful... the town and state in Mexico where we are  at present. Known simply as La Cruz.  We are in the Marina Riviera Nayarit at La Cruz.  We are enjoying the "finer" cruiser life of living dockside; hot showers, fresh water, electricity and “happy hour’ at five o’clock every day in the sky bar lounge.  Not bad, eh?  We needed to be on a dock to complete several projects before we sail on to the South Pacific. Like adding another 200ft of chain, (deeper island anchoring) replacing running lights, repair a rotten floor board and clean the bottom of the boat. All this in between a variety of fun activities and dining out, listening to music and meeting others…time just flies by!

Adding 200ft of chain

Attaching the anchor

200ft of new chain!

We're hoping to discuss our new passage with other “Pacific Puddle Jumpers” as this group is called.  There are many cruisers waiting here in La Cruz  for the right time to sail west. The time is coming…later at the end of March, is the “jump off” time to the South Pacific.  It is similar to  the Baja Ha Ha Rally in that it is an organized event with a roster of boats and cruisers who‘ve checked in with a customs agent and will be entering French Polynesia, usually all going to the same place to check in, the Marquesas.  After that, everyone has their own agenda sailing to many different island groups.  It will be nice to be in the company of other cruising boats out in the middle of the ocean, even if we don't see them, we should have radio contact along the way.

Feb 6 Bucerias

Friends, Elizabeth and Brian

So, what do you want to do today?...we are dangerously close to using the "bored" word! We are finished with our projects, but still have to wait for some batteries to be ordered and installed, so we have to stay in the marina a few more days...so, what should we do today? Friends come by and they too, are feeling a little of the forbidden word.  How can we be bored in paradise? Have we seen and done all there is do here? The routine has set in and we are getting a little bored. ..

We decide to go for a walk along the beach to the next town of Bucerias!

Walking to Bucerias along beach

Caballeros offer their horses for rent

The Mercado

Beautiful glassware

We are mesmerized by the multiple vendors at the Bucerias outdoor market. We especially liked the glassware which are beautiful works of art. We decide to buy several tequila shot glasses as gifts for our friends and family.

Too many choices!

Lover's bridge...the kiss!

 Later ,we take the local bus back to La Cruz.  Tired but not bored! Another day...another adventure!

Another friend...Pluto the dog aboard S/V  Inspirare