San Jaunico to Puerto Escondido

One of lifes many beautiful moments

So we left San Jaunico on a quiet saturday  along with Searover II and Greybeard and motored south in the very light winds.  That night we anchored at Isla Coronados which was a favorite from last year.  This time we were treated to a spectacular sunset but only stayed one night and motored on early in the morning to anchor off Loreto for a resupply run.  We arrived early in the morning in calm weather.  Loreto is very open and we are basically just anchoring off a beach, so we all launched our dinghys and made the run into town as quick as possible.  Our goal was to be back on the boats with all our groceries before the winds picked up.  We nearly did it!  By the time we got back it was a little lumpy and the dinghy ride was a little slow and wet but not as bad as it could have been!  And now we had wind.  A pleasant 20 mile sail later we were pulling into Puerto Escondido, which is about as protected an anchorage as any you could wish for.  We spent a couple of days there hanging out, doing laundry and went hiking up what is known as the Steinbeck Canyon.  I had gone there last year with the crew of Falcon 7 but it was a first for Searover II and Greybeard.  The canyon is spectacular and I got further up this time with some encouragement from Gary.

One of the trickier spots

The water scours the canyon walls during big rains

The trickiest spot!  I did not get past this one last time, you have
to get behind the rock and climb up on the backside.

Getting past the scary bit was worth it!

Gary and  Bill enjoying the view.  We managed a swim in one
of  lovely fresh water pools as well.

Looking towards the canyon from the water.  I don't think we
really got all that far up......always more to explore.