The Beauty of the Sea of Cortez

Finally - the Sea of Cortez!  The only problem is we just didn't stay long enough.

Puerto Ballandras

Mushroom Rock - of course 

                     Dinner onboard with old friends - Dennis and June from sv Shamaness.

                                            And new friends Debi and Burton on sv On Air

                                                       
                                                               with their Shepard Zula!

                                                   
                                                     John and Marlena's Ballou

                                                             

Bahia de los Muertos (Bay of the Dead!)

The arches of  Cabo

Le Chat Beaute' is now moored in San Diego as we arrived there May 26th after a long trip from Cabo San Lucas.  We were "stuck" in Turtle Bay for a week waiting for a weather window.  The winds were blowing 15 - 20 kts.  But fortunately we met new boating buddies, Rod and Mary on Northern Lights, and Giuliano and Lisa on Serenity.  

Today is June 4, 2015 and we're at Larry's in Indio - only 97 degrees.  A few days ago the temps were in the 100's.  Whew!  Tomorrow we three leave for another Harley adventure.  The plan is to start out with a visit to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, then head north........where it's cooler!

P.S.  Click on Paddy's blog Le Chat Beaute' for a different angle!

Mazatlan Mexico

We visited the charming city of Mazatlan as we were heading north to the Sea of Cortez.  The architecture is from the 1500-1600s depicting the luxurious life style of that time.  

     

 It just so happens that the International Bike Week was happening.  The Mexicans do Bike Week a little differently then in the states -  #1 the "fender fluff".  No Harley garb on these beautiful women!  We're talking make-up to the hilt, the tightest pants and shortest shorts, along with the highest of high heels!  These chicks love their cosmetics!

 

         Dinner anyone?  No trip to Mazatlán is complete without a stop by the Mercado Pinos Suarez. Built in 1899 it has most of the original structure including cast iron columns. Meat ,clothing and vegetables and almost anything you need on a daily basis can be found if you know where to look.

                                                Next stop - La Paz in the Sea of Cortez.