{"id":3518,"date":"2011-04-27T22:35:31","date_gmt":"2011-04-28T03:35:31","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gatolocosailing.com\/blog\/?p=3518"},"modified":"2011-05-01T10:10:42","modified_gmt":"2011-05-01T15:10:42","slug":"low-drama-days-santa-rosalia-to-mulege-update-6","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gatolocosailing.com\/blog\/?p=3518","title":{"rendered":"Low Drama Days… Santa Rosalia to Mulege (Update #6)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Our 2nd day drama free (now don\u2019t get bored on us now) went as expected. Our 5AM alarm allowed us to make Santa Rosalia by 6PM even losing an hour from sailing into Baja Sur (south) which is on Mountain Standard time. Checking in at the marina, getting Gato Loco ship shape, a few emails, A BEER (of course), marina showers and we\u2019re off for dinner at one of our favorite restaurants near the main plaza. Weather is perfect and probably a little warm during the day. Mexican music is coming from the plaza with a band set up in the small stage. All makes a perfect setting to dine on the patio and celebrate completing the northern Sea of Cortez segment of Leg 1.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s another great Mexico story.. Arriving back at the boat after dinner at El Muelle, Steve found his zip-loc with about 300 pesos missing from his pocket. This morning we went back to the restaurant we ate at last night. Walking in the waiter recognized Steve and waved him over to the register. He opened it and gave Steve his zip-loc with all the money in it. He had dropped it as we left. Only in Mexico.<\/p>\n

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Panaderia El Boleo is famous on Baja. If your passing through Santa Rosalia you have to stop by this French bakery in Mexico. We picked up some fresh bread for lunch.<\/p>\n

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The famous Eiffel Santa Rosalia Church (yes, same as the tower in Paris)\u2026 Wednesday morning relaxed pace in the village. Walking for provisions there\u2019s lots of side walk cafes and carts serving up breakfast. 9AM and Santa Rosalia is just waking up.<\/p>\n

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Main plaza  with an artwork display.<\/p>\n

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Typical architecture in Baja, lots of shade. Our friendly dock side fuel attendant<\/p>\n

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A view of Gato Loco\u2019s galley and the lunch that was created mid day.<\/p>\n

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As we pass Punta Chivato winds are 20 out of the  north and we get our first afternoon motor-free. What a great way to approach Mulege. Lazy relaxing (no drama) afternoon. Entering the Mulege river channel can be a little tense as we have to pass over a 3\u2019 sand shoal which makes you pucker a little. We\u2019re at slack tide (only swinging about a 1\u2019) so anchoring in the river channel will be very quiet.<\/p>\n

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The sign says it all as we enter our little tropical beach bar not more than 200 yards from our anchorage. The entire restaurant was rearranged by the major flood created by hurricane 2 years ago. It didn\u2019t change the food or drinks.<\/p>\n

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Steve gets some local news. These margs famous.<\/p>\n

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Cheers from the Gato Loco crew\u2026 Meet the restaurant’s dog.. Friendly little guy. <\/p>\n

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A sunset cruise in the dinghy.. She\u2019s holding air and working great.  Gato Loco facing east with a light breeze coming in off the Sea.. Panga\u2019s moored on the south shore of the channel\u2026<\/p>\n

Great fun playing in the flat waters.<\/p>\n

We\u2019ll have lots of fishing panga\u2019s motoring at sunrise. We hope to sleep in a bit tomorrow. Off to San Juanico tomorrow and then on to Loreto Fest in Puerto Escondido on Friday. Bill and Carol will join us Friday night. Gonna be Big Fun..<\/p>\n

Until the next Update.<\/p>\n

(sorry no drama)<\/p>\n

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