Zihuatanejo to Barra de Navidad

Just saying Zihuatanejo makes our boy Simon giddy! Zihuatanejo is the best named town in the world in my book. I dig me some Zee-what.

We have. Nice view of the anchorage from the beach.

And there is Jungle - 2nd from the left.

They are playing music all over Zihuatanejo. They must know Jenée is coming to town.

Back at the dinghy, we've find a new friend, just trying to keep cool.

Back on board Jungle, we look ashore and at the Hotel Irma. Jenée reserved a couple of rooms here so we (including Simon) can get off the boat for a bit. A little resort living before we all jump back on board. Great idea by the admiral.

Nice view of the anchorage from the hotel.

And my baby is back! Not the best lighting, but a great day. The band is celebrating as well.

Multiple bands! All here to welcome my bride! Or maybe to have a holiday "battle of the bands". There were about 10 bugle and drum marching bands that didn't march much and played 3 songs each. I don't know how many different songs there are for these types of bands, but they kind of all sound the same. 30 songs were plenty enough for me. It was nice to see these high school kids enjoying themselves.

The bands stopped playing and we made an evening departure from Zihuatanejo to Barra de Navidad (Christmas Bay). It will take us 2 nights and we should arrive in the early AM.

The next day, we're fishing! Jenée is showing great form and there is a big fish on the hook.

Patience is the key for landing these big fish. Jenée is working hard and rdoing a great job. I don't have any patience and I have yet to catch one, hmmm...

And it's in! It's a sailfish and since we don't plan to keep it, Simon grabbed it by the bill vs. using a gaff.

Photo opportunity. Nice fish - about 50 pounds. Simon and I get to wear the cool orange gloves to handle the fish.

A closer look and this baby is back in the water, happily swimming away.

After a rough evening at sea, we are approaching Barra de Navidad.

We are anchored inside the lagoon and looking back at the entrance and the town.

It's a very peaceful anchorage.

We dinghy into town and tie up at the Sands Hotel. This place is right out of the1950's and has not changed a bit. Very cool old hotel.

Complete with a thatched roof bar.

A view of the pool. This place was groovy more than a few years ago. Ernest Hemmingway would have enjoyed hanging around here.

The harbor side of Barra de Navidad. We leave tonight for Puerto Vallarta. We'll be updating soon.