The next day, Friday, Mike headed to a little town south of LaPaz to fish and visit with longtime friends, John & Patrice. He was gone about a week and brought home some delicious Pargo Rojo (Dog Snapper).
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| Like these caught last year |
My niece was coming for a visit after spending a week with her cousin in Long Beach, WA. They are restoring a 1940 Chevy pickup her Dad bought her while she was in High School. Claude has this pickup in a 100 pieces! They sanded, bondoed, sanded, primered, sanded, primered, & 1 coat of paint. Here's what they accomplished in a week.
Lona was due here on Monday in the late afternoon or early evening. Driving from Los Cabos she was lost a couple times and by the time she arrived at the port it was just about midnight. Rather than try to find her way to our camp in the dark (this is nearly impossible even for those of us who know how to get here!), she spent what remained of the night in her car in front of our local tienda (store). I was very glad to see her early the next morning. We enjoyed a couple trips to town, meals at a few of the different cafes & restaurants, walking the dog, a hike up one of the canyons, sitting around visiting drinking coffee or iced tea, a boat ride, and snorkeling a few times.
Lona left here to drive back to Cabo the day before she was to catch her return flight. Good thing because she was lost again and finally called a taxi to pilot her! All ended well but not a very relaxing way to end her trip.
Mike and friends Dale, & Bob, went fishing with Senor Torres and caught a total of 11 Yellowtail. Mike brought home 3 nice fish. I canned 31 pints, 6 half pints, and 15 pints of scraps for Opal. I have 2 dozen empty jars left, so maybe Mike can bring a couple more yellowtail home to can before I get too busy with Loreto Fest.
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| Yellowtail similar to this one caught 3 years ago |
Easter is a big camping time for Mexican families. We had more campers on this beach this year than we have had in the past. It is great to see everyone together. They bring the WHOLE family, from little babies to grandparents. Everyone has a great time. Kids & adult 'kids' ride their ATV's, (which causes the dogs to bark!), go swimming, or just visit around the fire and there is lots of laughter. We don't have music playing all night, just half the night! All is good!!
Loreto Fest is off to a slow start this year. I have my part (mostly) under control. All I need now are donations, volunteers to help me, and people to make auction bids & buy raffle tickets. I sure ask a lot! Will let you know how it all turns out.
Safe travels to All.
