Haven’t written in awhile, people keep bugging me to update so here it is….all the days have been running together so bear with me, I’m just going to write in general terms…no dates because I just don’t remember 😁

I was really sad to send Gabe and Amelia off to the airport, they were headed home to Washington and ready to get back to their “real” lives. LOKI has been in San Jose Del Cabo for just over a month, that’s when those two flew home, a month ago. Torauni came down from rainy California and met us here when we first arrived. After spending a few nights on the boat I left for La Ventana with Torauni and the Fireball and promises of kiting. It was perfect timing as Fireballs uncle Kurt was in La Ventana for a week. They stayed together and had a nice visit generally goofing off and even took turns playing drums in the local band. The wind cooperated and we got some great days on the water. Fireball tried foil kiting for the first time and everyone was blown away because he was staying upwind on the thing after only an hour, I guess a rare feat. Torauni was in the transition of selling her house in La Ventana so we spent a lot of the time cleaning and organizing, getting the house ready for the new owners, who were headed down soon. We headed back to the boat for a few days and picked Fireballs girlfriend, Jamie, up and all headed back to La Ventana for more wind. Hmmmmm its all kind of a blur, kiting, getting the house ready, great tacos, beer, runs on the beach, more kiting….you get the point. So…we came back to the boat, Jamie flew home, Fireball flew home and then Torauni flew home all on different days. The Fireball is off to Salt Lake City, living with Jamie and going to get EMT certified, YAY! I’ve been here alone on LOKI for about a week I guess, working on the boat, running on the beach, making new friends, and eating great tacos!

Admiral was going to come sail with me for a week, taking the boat to La Paz, but had to cancel because of family issues. Fortunately Brian Friedmann is showing up today and we leave tomorrow for a 26 hour run up there. Our weather window doesn’t allow us to spend anytime exploring anchorages, hence the straight shot. The wind blows from the north pretty hard this time of year and sailing into that wouldn’t be any fun.

I’ve reserved a slip in La Paz, so when we get there, I’ll tie up to the dock and fly home. LOKI of course really doesn’t like this, like a wild horse in a stall longing for open pasture. I have to fly home to deal with some stuff. Than the plan is to head back down in the middle of March and cruise up into the Sea Of Cortez April and May….than who knows, haven’t figured that one out yet, suppose four months is as far as I can think. My options are to leave the boat in San Carlos for the hurricane season or, more likely, bash back up to Santa Cruz. Not sure I can be without my beautiful boat all summer. I’ll be in Santa Cruz for the summer and the thought of LOKI being all alone in Mexico isn’t sitting well with me.

I really miss my crew, three of the most perfect young adults one could ever want on a trip like this. Not sure who got the better deal…they got to sail, in two months time, from California to the tip of Baja, a great experience for anyone. I got to coast as they did most of the work! There was never an end to what they came up with to entertain themselves always looking for a good laugh, which of course I thoroughly enjoyed.

One thing I knew before but has really been driven home is that I’m a social person. I really enjoy sharing experiences with those I love. I don’t want to be on my boat alone. I long for my friends and family.

Tor out