Visitors from above?

What's this? Little green men, friend? foe? republican? (just kidding). This may take a while to investigate and get back to everyone. We set sail for 8 days from Huatulco, Mex direct to St. Elena, Costa Rica. Until then.

Another end to a beautiful day in paradise - this never gets old.

We didn't haul in any fish, but we did catch this sea bird after it dove on our lure - a first for all of us including this fella. Pretty sure it's a Pissed Off Black Bill, but I'll have to research to find out what type for sure. It hung around on deck for an hour before catching it's breath and flying away. In the end, Jungle crew and bird are happy.

Heading southeast from Zihuatanejo to Huatulco - our final stretch in Mexico. These are called Elephant Rocks, you can see why.

Vacation time!

Here's a happy couple after a relaxing day at the beach. I'm still working on whitening my forearms to match the beautifil pale glow that I carry so well. Well, time to get back to Jungle to critique Kai's hard work - he loves my inputs.

At the end of this beach is an old resort that appears to be in little use - this what's left of the Hotel California bar.

After a successful theraputic massage, I bought this rediculous cocktail for Jenee to make sure the pain was completely eradicated. Success!

Jenee was in such pain I insisted she get a full massage - poor thing.

Chief navigator Kai decided to get in some work on Jungle. So what does the Captain and Admiral do? Why go on vacation! Here we are at a beach that can only be reached by boat - no roads in or out.

Zihuatanejo Baby!

Jungle is resting in the calm, evening waters of Zihuatanejo - Buenas Noches

We're enjoying the best food at Il Mare in Z-What - all the while keeping a vigilant watch on Jungle.

Jenee and Kai admiring the view - this walk led us to a great Italian restaurant, so we made reservations at 7.

Z-What has a beautiful waterfront walkway that winds it's way around the bay.

We arrived Zihuatanejo (Zee-what-en-eh-ho) we came here only because we dug the name, turns out to be another cool place on the Mexico Gold Coast. We pulled in around 1 AM after 40 hours of sailing. We hit this cantina, after sleeping til 10 AM - Tata's (that's right) and had a beverage overlooking the harbor.

Enjoying Barra de Navidad

Barra nightlife is great. We did not know what to expect from these visits, but we've met the nicest, friendliest people in places we've never heard of and are having a blast. Our plan is to skip the big ports and go for the little villages - working like a charm so far.

A little afternoon siesta

Straight out of a French Impressionist art exhibit, we see two not-so-strangers biding time in a Barra cantina - El Gordito (means little fat). Great place.

Here is Jungle entering Barra de Navidad (simply called Barra). The guide book we've been referencing suggested we turn left inside the harbor for a nice anchorage. When every Mexican on shore is screaming for you to turn around, it's time for a new guidebook. We hit bottom but managed to escape to deeper water and a great anchorage.

The admiral is taking a much deserved leave - rafting in Tenecatita Bay. Blowing up the damn raft was my toughest duty to date.

Video view of Jungle River Tour

Here's a good view of what it's like going down the Jungle River

Jungle River Tour from Tenecatita

Beach view.

Here's the beach, a nice restaurant, and a happy crew. This week is Easter celebration in Mexico so everyone's having fun.

At the other end of the 3.2 mile river, we come to a little cantina that opens to a large beach and resort.

And here we are on the Jungle River Tour (no relation to our boat) - on our dinghy. The mangroves form a canopy where you just squeeze through in parts of the river.

Puerto Vallarta to Tenecatita

Arrived Tenecatita where there is a cool Jungle river to another resort. Kai and I are pulling the dinghy around the sand bar at the entrance to the river. (view is out of the river mouth into the bay)

We made a lunch/dinner stop at Ipala Bay - a little fishing village, before we sail overnight to Tenecatita (Ten Bays).

Chief Navigator Kai looking good.

Chief Safety Officer Jenee in the midst of valuable research.

Puerto Vallarta in the rear view mirror - heading to Barra Navidad (Christmas Bay)