Haven't Budged

We arrived into Ensenada Grande, what was it, two days ago? Since then we haven't moved the boat more than 60'. It's been pretty calm, sunny and warm since we arrived. Yesterday we were working up some energy to hit the long hike until we saw the Sea Lion pull around the corner and head in for the anchorage. We contemplated "bugging out" for another bay to the south but decided it was as good a day as any to be social. Michelle started baking cookies and I got the dinghy ready. Throughout the morning we had many friends come by to catch up and see our home. Bud Lehnhausen (longtime friend and expedition leader) and Tom Niessen (friend and one of Michelle's professors) got to stop by just before the ship left. It was great to see both of them due to the fact that Tom was about to head home and Bud would not see Michelle before he got off the ship. We made a quick delivery of some of the leftover cookies to Ryan Foley and Singyn Hunter (see Mag Bay stores delivery) before the Sea Lion headed out for Los Islotes.

For the rest of the day and through the evening last night we had the entire bay to ourselves. After dinner last we stayed on deck until the stars came out. It was glassy calm so the stars reflected off the surface of the water and there was enough bioluminescence in order to see schools of fish being chased across the bay. We found it hard to go below until it got too chilly to stay on deck. This morning Michelle got us moving early to get up the arroyo before it got too hot. We spotted many lizards along the way as well as a black jackrabbit at close range. The trail took us to the far side of Isla Partida and the cliffs on the East side. From our high vantage point we were able to look down on a peregrine falcon flying by as well as a pair of red tailed hawks flying up above. The seas were calm enough for a distant view of some dolphins swimming north. On the hike back to the beach I contemplated whether to head out for another spot or stay put. We got back to the dinghy took one look at our ideal anchorage, great conditions and no other boats in the bay and decided that we weren't budging, at least not today. Two other boats have joined us in the anchorage but they're keeping a very 'polite' distance so life is good. So, besides moving our anchor 60' closer into our little cove to secure our 'spot' we haven't budged. Mark