Humid, hazy, big Bay of Banderas. We are anchored off La Cruz Huanacaxtle where, to go ashore, we have to beach our dinghy on a small, rocky beach in murky water that is suspiciously close to the water treatment plant in a man-made harbor that is being dredged. Once we got past that, we found expensive Gringo houses across from Mexican hovels on dirt streets with dogs sleeping here and there. Then we came to the town proper and found a cool, shady French cafe, Hikura, that serves sandwiches, quiche, and omelets, with a great salad.
We took the bus (that runs frequently, but by a mad driver) to Puerto Vallarta and found a nice old town section with huge waves breaking along the waterfront. Lots of norte americanos shopping along the streets. Also, steep cobblestone streets leading to narrow alleys with nice houses above it all.
Cap'n has now fixed the head problem and we plan to leave this week for Chemala Bay, 100 miles south, then to Careyes and Barra Navidad before heading north again (against the wind).
