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| San Carlos sunset - looking towards the source of the 2 a.m. "musica" |
This will be a very brief update for various reasons - including an unexpected bout of vertigo for the Admiral, who thinks she is on the mend, slowly.
The INTREPID II CREW have been busy on boat work, boat research, boat pondering and evaluating options. We are still up in the air with less than 2 weeks to go before we leave for home as to whether we leave Intrepid II here in San Carlos in the works yard, with the mast laying beside it; or, if it would be much more practical to have her trucked to San Diego where we could get the remaining work done professionally and hopefully much more timely. That option is viable only if the insurance company determines it will cover the costs; our 'cruising kitty' has long since evaporated contributing to our insurance deductible, which is 10% of the hull value of INTREPID II. We therefore have to develop at at least plans A, B and C for how to travel homeward, determined by weather, how we feel and if the boat will be moving at a later date.
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| Kelly working on stubborn mast fittings - a few to go yet |
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| INTREPID II in works yard with mast alongside so we could remove rigging and inner cables |
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| New location in works yard - on concrete (masts shown are from another boat) |
And speaking of our usually tranquil and cozy rental situation, starting about three weekends ago, our condo complex, which has 3 of the 6 units occupied by long term folks like us, has had a revolving door of families arriving anywhere from Thursday on and staying until Monday morning. San Carlos is a weekend resort destination for people from Cuidad Obregon and Hermosillo, which are only a two hours drive. Unfortunately, our boat project focused routines and schedules do not match up very successfully with the party scene. The small patio, bbq and pool areas are a popular draw for energetic visiting and activities long into the evening due to the impressive water view. We have some success in conversing with these visitors, some of whom have been returning for years. Often we are treated to samples of food and appreciate the hospitable gestures. Infrequently, but recently, we had to endure a large, inconsiderate group who took advantage of the situation.
Once again it is wedding season and San Carlos is a prime 'boda' destination, with wedding venues right across the bay, blasting competing music for all to 'enjoy'. So I think some of our exhaustion is due to sleep deprivation as well as the stress and strain of making things happen and making decisions.
Whining is over
We focus on the tranquil days, wishing fellow cruisers well as they finally set sail or prepare to store their sailboats. The shore birds, the sunrises and sunsets, the people we have come to know who are heading homeward, all are positive experiences.
We continue to treat ourselves to lunch and dinner at favorite restaurants once or twice a week. Not all gloomy!
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| Cheery image from local restaurant (credit to artist) |
The Admiral
