Friday, 19 September 2008

August 27th to 31st - LORETO, ISLA CORONADO, RAMADA COVE.


New "Gringo" town south of Loreto. A Canadian developer was involved, but we hear that the project is now in receivership, due to the US real estate meltdown. Our friend Derek used to work on the project, but is back in Canada now.





Loreto is the oldest Spanish city on the west coast of Mexico. It has a great historical feel to it. We only spent two part days here, but would like to return to explore further.



Isla Coranado is a national park and great snorkeling area (the water was still a bit murky from TS Julio). Passat II in the bay. Great sandy beaches. Big mammals, little fish. Its all about putting your feet up and enjoying life!

August 25th to 27th - PORTO ESCONDIDO (INCLUDING TROPICAL STORM JULIO)





Red Sky at morning...sailors take warning! The storm follows us up the coast from Aqua Verdi to the safe haven of Puerto Escandido. After the intitial blast of gale force wind, we got less then 30 knots in the harbor. We did have rain, rain, RAIN! (8.5" in 24 hours.) Waterfall in the desert. Red sky at night...sailors delight. The next day is clear and calm.