We signed the papers today that sealed our fate - departure Ensenada destination Marquesas and we have 48 hours to leave. Our ETD is Sunday 16th March.
We have had a lot of help getting ready from David who has posted and picked up various bits and pieces for us - most recently our new camera. Then there's Mary and Jack who have driven us around town to get the heavy things, and made their Mercedes available to us... then fed us on the last night and sent us off with gifts and a smile. And Si, who drove us back and forth to the water shop picking up 15 gallons at a time - I think we did 4 trips. We needed all that water after all the fancy cocktails he kept concocting. Its never much fun saying goodbye we will miss Ensenada and all the cruisers we've met during our time here.
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| Ready to go shopping with Mary! |
So, if you want to try to track us on Pangolin.
We're not sure how this will all work, but we'll give it a go.
Wish us fair winds and safe travel..... and we'll have lots to post after we arrive in Hiva Oa in the Marquesas! Till then.....
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| She is FULL! Notice with waterline. |
Enjoyed reading about all the provisioning you have been doing from previous posts. How well I recall all the constant rearranging of space for tools. Been there, done that. We did that last chore in Acapulco, and this brings back memories.
ReplyDeleteBTW, we did the 3,000 from Galapagos to Marquesas in 19 days, but we were in the trade winds the entire route, and I assume you will have some windless days approaching the equator. However, I hope it is a quicker trip than 27 days. Safe travels. We will check on your progress via the link you provided.
We just had a cyclone roar through TeNgaere, and the beach got pounded by the northerly swell. Wind and rain not too bad though. Spent my day, cleaning up the reserve and digging out culverts. Not as glamours as provisioning a boat and heading out for the Marquesas. Hope to see you anchored out front in November. Michelle and John were just here last week in their beautiful yacht.
Hello. So glad we can see your blog now, with pictures and all. Hope the trip is going well. Missed seeing you before you left, was hoping to relive a couple of our pacific crossing memories in person. Didn't we stop at that island? Will be thinking of you every day. Buon Viaggio!
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ReplyDeleteBy now you will be gliding along, darting towards the Marquesas.
Our thoughts are with you at every moment, manifesting your safe journey.
Looking forward to your first sign of life when you arrive there !
Willi & Evi
Thinking of you two each day. Hope all weather is fair, food delicious, and all is harmonious! Hailey and Mark drove to Charleston, SC today to see College of Charleston where she's been accepted. Time marches on and I appreciate family more and more.
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