Hello from La Paz.
Arrived here on the 18th after an exciting flight. First a passenger though the port motor was malfunctioning and the co pilot had to come back and check it out. He was then instructed in what a pitot tube was. The man"s wife needed to calm him down as he was sure we were going to crash. Then the pilot forgot to tell the cabin crew we were landing and they were tvisiting with the passengers as the gear went down. Never have I seen them scurry around so fast. maybe the pilot needed to pee as the plane had only 1 bathroom. A prop plane fully loaded from LA to LP. Sure was great to start to see places in the sea of Cortez where I sailed, and to see Allymar sitting on the hard as we flew over her.
And what a mess she was and actually still is. Dirt and dust everywhere, seams open as she shrunk in the hot summer sun, brightwork badly in need of varnish and teak needing lots of oil. Inside was OK although dirty (even with my mostly closing her up). I have spent all of my time since I arrived scrubbing, painting, oiling and working. Sails are on and all of the running rigging is in place. Head has been re built and the motor looks good. hard to tell until I start it in the water. No water damage but then there was little rain this summer in La Paz. they have a water shortage and will be putting in a desalinator plant. Overall the summer was hard on the ol girl. but with the addition of medical science and esthitics she is coming around. Once in the water there is more to do as I am reluctant to go up the mast on the hard. Way to high above the hard ground. On a positive note the cabinets and drawers all open and slide easily a the wood is smaller. Talked to a man that build his boat in Washington and when he came own here all the sliding doors were too small and fell out of their tracks.
Weather is in the high 8o's and low 90's in the day and mid 60's in the night. I try to work with respect to the sun and drink a lot of gatorade. Shorts and t shirt in the day, light blanket at night. Not bad. Meeting a lot of old friends at the marinas and each day brings new new boats into the bay. Wish I could do pictures but my computer will not accept the flash card from the camera.
As for fun, seeing La Paz again, meeting old friends and watching Phil Night University beat UCLA. Will watch the packers and vikings on sunday. The boatyard is multi national. Swiss, French, German and Gringo. We are all on the same mission, into the water.
Allyson this is for you for reminding me to blog.

Aloha to all and enjoy life.

Ken