Voyage of the Sea Bear

So we managed to get a slip for a few nights in the Las Hadas Marina. There are a few things to be aware of before docking here. Boats are “Med tied”, which means you tie the bow to a mooring ball (or drop an anchor 150 feet out), then back into the dock, tying your stern to the dock. It’s like backing into a parking spot. If you’ve never done it before it can be pretty scary.

  Once you are safely tied up, you can take advantage of the Hotel Las Hadas swimming pool, and other ameneties. The pool is pretty neat, with waterfalls and islands, volleyball nets and a “swim up bar”.

This evening we decided to splurge a bit and have a nice dinner at the Marina Grill, in part due to a “Pay Pal donation”. (Thanks  Barry and Priscilla!) We are tied up about 30 feet from their front door, and have been smelling the wonderful food they cook for a couple of days now. The staff was exceptionally courteous, the food splendid, and the atmosphere was unforgettable. I cannot recommend this place high enough. Dinner for two was about $40, including drinks, appetizer and steak. I give it 5 thumbs up.

We  plan on casting off at daybreak tomorrow. JC and I will sail straight through (2 days) to our next, and probably farthest south port. Zihuatenajo is home of a yearly cruising fund raiser called the “Sail Fest”. It begins the second of February, and I’d like to assist in both the organization and actual fund raising. I expect to be out of contact for 2 to 4 days, so no updates until Thursday or Friday. Until then, Fair Winds!

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