We’ve left La Paz for Mazatlan, but there’s no wind, so we’re anchored about 14 miles outside at a nice little bay called Ballendra. White sand, anchored in 15 feet, it’s a nice spot. We were very glad to see our friends Rich and Cathy from Bella Brisa, another Tayana from San Francisco, were also anchored here. We had dinner with them last night and said that we would likely be here and it would be great to spend the weekend kayaking and such. At their boat last night, we had cocktails and witnessed a great sunset punctuated by several breaching humpback whales right off the beach. What a great evening. Tonight, it was Charismas, followed by bbq steak dinner and then Mexican Train and Tequila. Quite a night. So…we’re hoping for some warm weather tomorrow so we can explore this little bay some more with the kayaks before Ann and I move on to Mazatlan (some 200 miles across the Sea of Cortez) and Rich and Cathy go back into La Paz where they are based for the time being.

Ballendra Bay with Charisma and Bella Brisa

Entering the Kayak is a very delicate maneuver...

...once you're in, it's all good...

...and they are great for exploring. As long as the weather's warm.

Later in the day, Rich and Cathy from Bella Brisa (Charisma's sistership-built in the same year) came over for dinner and a rousing game of Mexican Train (which Ann won)

That's Bella Brisa in the Baja Sunset