North

We have spent several pretty nice days here anchored just outside Marina Real.  Doug and Larry (SVPeregrine) did yet another boat project while we where at anchor.  Every project they do is always an improvement but it's really, really hot and they sweat it out like being in a sauna.  This last project on SVPeregrine was electrical.  Yep, just add a sweating body and a saltwater soaked bathing suit sitting on the engine block holding a tool wrenching on the battery and you complete the circuit!  Yep, Doug got all tingly.   He didn't even tell me about it until I questioned him about the two burn marks on his butt cheeks.

The water temp is at 85 degrees and the last few days the air temp has been in the low 90's.  We have been told to watch out for sting rays, apparently there are a lot out in the shallow water this year.  In addition, we need to watch for jelly fish and strangely enough Humbolt squid.  I have heard two stories since yesterday about a dog being attacked by a squid.  What I was not able to confirm is if it was the same dog or two different dogs.

We are heading North on the mainland side of the Sea for the next couple of days.  I'm not sure how much cell/internet coverage we will have.  I know once we get up to the Bahia de los Angeles there is no coverage.

I am missing all the Mudd Daubbers!  It is anchor week up in the Delta and they are all out there on the hook enjoying the summer sun.