February 16th to 24th, 2008 LA CRUZ DE HUANACAXTLE AKA "LA CRUZ"

La Cruz is the best anchorage in the Bahia de Banderas. Sunup to sunset it is a busy place. The new marina is open, but is still under construction. My 649 beach house is pictured above. The town center retains it's small town feel.

Full moon rising, followed by a full eclipse.

Day trip to Bucerias. Great restaurants, market featuring local artisans and an interesting church with 1/2 walls topped by ironwork. A dove drops in for a blessing.

Party aboard SV "Nataraja", hosted by Eric and Emmy. Eric shows off his lures (it looks like he caught himself judging by his expression).

Into PV to pick up Mike and Cathy at the airport. We made two trips as we got the date wrong and showed up a day early (better then a day late says I). The night they did arrive the hwy closed due to a fire and we spent the first night in a PV hotel. We finally made the boat.

Before heading out for a cruise with Mike and Cathy, we took in the live bands at Ana Banana. Our visit is immortalized on the stairway.