Sailing North inside the reef; unfortunately, the reef is too far away from the shore

to provide a good sheltered anchorage – pretty rough even inside the reef

waves breaking at the reef

South point of Contoy

Apart from the navy base, this biological research station seems to be the only inhabitated places on the island.

I guess we were lucky that the park rangers even allowed us to stay for one night. What a change to Cancun and Isla Mujeres!

sunset to the West and moonrise to the East

fascinating moon