Well, we have made it to the exotic places and we have fixed, maintained and cleaned our boat all along the way. We have battled broken parts and bad fuel, big seas and thick fog that went straight down to the water. We have had lightning all around us and almost had a hurricane come our way.

But… we have also watched amazing sunrises and sunsets, stared up at stars that go on forever and ever and gaped open mouthed at phosphorescence that dances in the wake of the boat at night. We have had dolphins play in our bow wake and lie over on their sides to look up at us, snorkeled among hundreds of different species of fish and kayaked in turquoise water.

And best of all we have made new friends all along the way. Friends in port and friends on the sea from all over the world. Folks who took us to dinner and gave us a tour of their home town, fellow cruisers who are there beside you waiting out the weather and who share the same passion for travelling by boat.

Bill says that we cruisers all have short memories because even after the roughest of passage as soon as the engines are turned off, the anchor is set and we have jumped in for a swim, we sit back and say, “Well that wasn’t so bad. I can’t wait to get out there again and head to the next port!”

We are currently in La Paz for the week waiting for some sunshine and calm winds. Check out the photos page for photos from our trip down and the map page shows our ports of call. Blog: adagioboat.com

Baja bound!

We have cast the lines that hold Adagio to the dock and set off in pursuit of our cruising dream to spend 6 months touring Baja Mexico. We spent hours getting Adagio ready for the 800 mile trip down the west side of Baja Mexico. Our first destination is the jewel known as the Sea of Cortez. The city of La Paz is the gateway that leads to numerous small islands with crescent shaped coves and crystal clear water.

We sailed down the coast of California from San Francisco to Ensenada – our port of entry into Mexico – and are now watching the weather and buying our final supplies for the trip to La Paz that will include 3 overnight runs with stops in Turtle Bay, Magdalena Bay and Cabo San Lucas. Bill is checking oil and fuel levels and filters while I am planning meals. At sea it is best to have a plan and cook a few meals ahead that are easy to reheat while underway. A friend is bringing the boat parts we ordered from Amazon down to Ensenada tomorrow. Bill is planning a 12 step program for his Amazon withdrawal. I plan to keep a box of tissues close by just in case he needs them.

The weather looks great and the hatches are all battened down for our early departure tomorrow morning. Keep watching for updates and pictures of our travels south.