Bara Navidad

Here we are, approaching Barra Navidad and the Grand Bay Hotels Marina. After 2 weeks at anchor we were ready for some solid ground.

Beautiful flowers on shore.
It is hard to see but the blue is one of the hotels pool.

From the upper floors of the hotel we could look down at the bay we sailed through.Looking further south we could look down on the marina. "Suebee" is there on the upper left, trust me on this.

And, right next to our berth, every morning, arrives the "French Baker" (he really is French) with his freshly baked breads and pastries. They are too good and it is too easy!

More Tenacatita

Here is another area we took our dinghy to for more snorkeling. The rock formations are incredible.



Another example.

Look closely for the Pelicans.

Sue's last meal before we sail south from Tenacatita.

We are off to Barra Navidad. We had a great 14 days at anchor in Tenacatita.

See that rock far off? That is Rocco Centro and it needs to be avoided.

Manzanilla

Across the Tenacatita bay is the small town of Manzanilla. Cute and clean with lots of Canadians and Americans around. Good bakeries and coffee shops.


And, did I mention Crocodiles?

Great, fresh tortillas every day.

Of course we had to stop and eat with our friends John and Rosie.

Duck Race Day

Yes, Duck Race Day! An annual event in need of a major sponsor. This would be our version of a "tailgate" party.




Here are the competitors. We pick our favorites, bet pesos and they get dumped in the bay. First one to shore is the winner. What could be more exciting?

Here they come.

Closer and closer. Ours is not a winner.

"Where did the ducks go?

Bahia Tenacatita

Here we are in Bahia Tenacatita. This view is from our "Suebee"
On our first side trip in the dinghy we are going on a jungle tour up the canal to the town of Tenacatita. This is the entrance to the canal from the Bahia (bay.)Another view of the canal entrance. It was at this location that Mc Hales Navy (the movie) was filmed in the late 90's. Just beyond the group of people on the right was the pier where the PT Boat was docked.

Here we are going up the canal just before the jungle.

Our friends John and Rosie leading the way.

Now we are in the jungle area. We saw many birds, crabs and a crocodile!

This is the town of Tenacatita. It is hard to tell in this picture, but there are probably 20 restaurants along here, every one of them with a large Carona sign. This street runs along the beach just to the left of the picture.

Beyond the town, we walked down to the beach to an area called the "Aquarium". It is a popular snorkeling spot so naturally that is what we did. Many fish, black and yellow stripped, blue fish, silver fish that swim in "schools" of hundreds and many coral reefs.

It is 7 AM and here we are sitting on "Suebee", drinking coffee in the warm morning air. Are you feeling sorry for us yet?

And then we went to work, preparing our morning appetizers. Looks like John and Rosie are going to dinghy over and help us.

We are going South from La Cruz

Here we go at about 4:30 PM looking back on La Cruz.


Heading Southwest to go around Punta Corrientes. Out destination is Bahia Tanacatita, about 100 miles from here. It will be a long night but the air is warm and calm.

One of the many beautiful sunsets we have seen. We will be close to Bahia Tenacatita when we see this sun again. We will anchor there for a few days.

La Cruz

We spent 10 days here at the Marina in La Cruz. Wonderful little town with lots of good food. The above picture is our "Suebee" awaiting it's next venture down the coast.

This picture is from the Marina looking back to some homes here in La Cruz

Here is the La Cruz Yacht Club and restaurant. Good food and a wonderful lounge. The walkway between the Marina and Banderas Bay. This area has all been recently re developed and was just opened last year.