11-17, Thurs – Dick went and got our TIP (Temporary Import Permit” from the Government offices in Pichilingue (A twenty minute cab ride to nowhere - D), we then went into town on the marina shuttle. Signed up for the Club Cruceros (a club for cruisers), which will get us mail service, local assistance, emergency services, etc. We got a bite to eat and went to the “Ha-Ha Welcome to La Paz” party. It was a fun get-together with Mariachi band and folk dancers. It was a HUGE turn-out too. It was interesting to talk stories with some of the Ha-Ha’ers we hadn’t seen since Cabo.
11-18, Friday – Both of our “get-up-and-go”s got up and went today! It was a nice day to just lay around and read. We went out for dinner at the Marina restaurant and hit the hay.
11-19, Sat, 11-20, Sun; 11-21, Mon., 11-22, Tues. We wandered about town all four days, did some provisioning at the LEY Super Mercado, watched the 49er game at a great restaurant called “Tailhunter”. They are supposed to have good live rock and roll music on the weekends, so will try that next weekend. We have had really good eating at the local restaurants. We have come to appreciate the Arrachera meat here (marinated skirt steak), which melts in your mouth. Lots of good tamales, empanadas, tacos, enchiladas and really good seafood! There is also a little hole-in-the-wall called “The Shack” that is run by a fellow from Texas and his Mexican wife. They have GREAT Hamberguesas. We didn’t get to try them today, but will definitely be going back.
11-23, Wed. – We needed to take the boat out of the harbor so we could make water. It is too mucky in here. So, we took the boat out to the bay, put up sails and tacked back and forth for 5 hours in very light winds. It was nice and relaxing, had lunch and headed back to the marina. We wanted to get back so we could go to “The Shack” again try their hamberguesas. Our friends’ son, Keane, from the boat “Shanti Ana” was playing jazz guitar and he was fantastic. Lots of our new acquaintances were there and we had a great time getting to know people better.
Thanksgiving is tomorrow. Love to all and Happy Thanksgiving!
11-24, Thurs. - Thanksgiving! Very strange to be away from family and close friends. However, it was a lovely get-together with new friends. 250 people were reserved into this pot luck buffet. The marina provided the Turkey and everyone brought side dishes. I prepared a rice salad with Tuna, onion, apples, dried cranberries, mixed veggies with a Papaya Poppy Seed dressing. It was HOT HOT HOT :--) today, but they had nice shade tents over the area. We fed the local Gatos our leftovers too.
Then, we went to the Tailhunter again to watch the 49er game that evening. Nice day! Hope yours were all wonderful too!
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