La Paz
Wayward Adventure
Mon 15 Dec 2008 21:31
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We have been tied up at Marina Palmira in La Paz
for about a week now and really like this town. It is a big city by Baja
standards and has all the amenities you could ask for and more. The people
here are extremely friendly as opposed to the Mexicans in Cabo who are
trying to make some quick cash and it shows in attitude. Here it is normal
to walk down the street make eye contact and say hello. It has
also been nice being on a dock and not having to think about how much water
or power you used for the day. We did spend a night on Espiritu Santo
island but other than that we have not had a chance to explore the highly
recomended anchorages around here. I am eagerly anticipating the arrival
of my daughter and mother on Saturday the 20th and look forward to seeing
the sights with them. Almost all tourists here have come by boat
and it is strange but actually logical the fact that there are so many
people here from the Pacific Northwest. I would say half the 'Gringos' are
from Washington and B.C. and the other half European, Austrailian or
Californian. Most Californians don't need much of a vacation from the
weather but we get fed up with the rain and go to the other
extreme...no rain. Will send some pictures, with the next entry, of the
sights here. Take care,
AP_____~/)/)
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