Back in San Blas

Hola from San Blas

Arrived back here the other day heading back north. There are times that I wish to be more connected to the news of the world than I am now. To hear of the devistation in Japan was saddening to me both from a personal and practical perspective. From a practical and safety perspective, it would have been great to know that the tsunami wave hitting the coast here was due to arrive at the same time we crossed the bar into the estuary of San Blas. Thankfully it was only 2 foot as the constricted opening to the harbour and shallow depth would heighten any serious wave. For some reason time tyc was not given to mariners. We had been anchored in the large Mantachen Bay south of the harbour and it was suggested we should move to the harbour as there was a potential of some heightened wave. Called on the radio and noone came back with any information for our location. Later on we found out that the marinas in La Crus, PV, Cabo and many anchorages were warned and boaters left and went out and motored around in the deep bays. Luckily the wave was only 2 foot hight and posed no danger to us. How many mariners can say they rode a tsunami (even a little one). It was very interesting to look out to starboard and see the ways line as far as we could see into the distance. It was also very interesting to see all of the people on the roofs of the building and observation towers looking out to see to watch it and us come in.
Heard about Crescent City and Brookings damage and hopefully no fatalities. Pictures on the internet of Japan very sad. nature in all of her majesty can be crewel and thoughtless. I am not following the story and hope that aftershocks are minimal and loss of life in small. Japan always seeme3d to be prepared for earthquakes better than most countries.
Leaving tomorrow for mazatlan and thre big cith. Spend time there and head to the sea for the final wrap up prior to La Paz and heading home on April 14th. I am really ready to get home and off the boat for the season. It has been fun but enough is enough (without Harp here).
Hopefully can post some pictures of the travels today

Hasta Luego

Ken