Greetings from sunny San Carlos. Everything Erik has said is true - this setting is just this side of paradise. The landscape reminds me of the desert between Phoenix and Tucson and the seascape is equally magnificent. There are many sailboats at anchor here and there is a cooperative network that the "real world" could emulate. There is a large American population here, ex-pats who live on boats and the wealthy turistas who stay in condos and buy expensive lots to build even more expensive mansions. Everyone seems friendly and easy going - Americans and Mexicans alike, with few Canadians tossed into the mix.
Capitaine Mike's bar and cantina is a gringo hangout with excellent tortilla chips and salsa to go with the ice cold Pacifico. There may be only a few people or standing room only but the place is a fun hangout at all hours of the day or night. We had a traditional Thanksgiving dinner here last night, complete with pumpkin pie. And he has wi-fi, hence the email from down here.
Erik warned me that it was getting cold. He has truly acclimatized (is that a word?) because I find the weather rather warm and balmy after the temperature drop in Sacramento last week. The rain two nights ago was heavy but not all that chilly - and very romantic on a rocking boat!
Our friends, Craig and Jo from Phoenix will fly down for an overnight visit on Monday. We are looking forward to seeing them. Craig was part of the Baja 2006 crew. The days are simple and relaxing - a dingy ride to visit other boaters, a walk about town, a break for cerveza. The cruising life is looking very appealing... (realistically, there is a lot of work involved but for this week, it's been just fun :-) )
Love, Mia & Erik, VIKING II
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