INTREPID II has been moved (a bit prematurely, actually) back to dry storage in Marina Seca - and hopefully the fellows finalizing the repairs on the rudder will be able to do so - for some reason the moving crew jumped the gun and Kelly came back to the works yard late yesterday to discover she'd been moved back to storage a day early. He had to locate a ladder and squeeze into the cockpit to finish covering up the various bits and pieces still needing foil, duct tape or other covering.
Today for Kelly was sort and organize the storeroom and get things packed to start his homeward journey; say adios to friends, and deal with the frustration of route planning and reservation making without internet. It's not quite like the First Mate is the weather router back home, but a little bit similar - anticipate where and when, check for hotel availability - and with Easter weekend things are getting booked up...and then call the Captain and finalize the details and hope for the best. Kelly has noticed vendors are getting set up and organized throughout San Carlos and rooms for rent signs are popping up as well. As our friend Linde - who will be weather the Semana Santa onslaught yet again - 'time to batten down the hatches'! Until experiencing Mexico, I know I had never considered Easter weekend a time to party hearty.
Linde also sent along proof that the Captain did take time to enjoy himself in the midst of boat chores. I think this was at last Sunday's beach party to raise funds for 'Castaway Kids' - an organization which works with needy children in the San Carlos area. So the drinking of cerveza was for a good cause!
Tomorrow it is time to make tracks northward.
Buen viaje!
