Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Puerto Escondido 11/27-12/1
N25 49.068; W111 18.816
We reached this large harbor after another day of no wind, but we've heard on the net that a norther (high wind from the north common in winter) is coming and Escondido affords good protection. This is a popular spot with access to a good size town: Loreto. Many snowbirds/expatriates hang out here. With a backdrop of desert mountains (the Giganta range) and pretty green water, why not? About 30 other boats are here now.
A marina is partially constructed here, at least there's a fuel dock and some offices, but construction was stopped some time ago and now it has an abandoned feel to it. It takes about seven Mexican's to run the office, although no business seems to be conducted there. Another couple of men are at the fuel dock.
Then, we met Elvin who has been here for 10 years, after life in the U.S. and growing up in Bolivia. He gave us a ride to the store/lavenderia about a mile away and waited to bring us back while we bought a few things and dropped off our laundry, explaining that the walk back is a two-beer walk.
We're in Loreto now at an Internet cafe. Another couple we met gave us a ride here (after we waited 2 hours on the bus). They are picking up their van here so they let us drive their car back for them. Everyone helps each other here. It's a good and simple way of life. Isn't that the way it should be?