Star

Marina Chiapas, Mexico October 2013 Many cruisers have pets, This is Star, new to SV Moondance.

Grad Class

Marina Chiapas, Mexico October 2013 A university grad class uses the Marina as their backdrop.

Marina Chiapas, Mexico June 2013 not a great pic.... but I wanted to show this egret tree, there is over one hundred of the white waders hanging out just before sunset.

Marina Chiapas, Mexico May 2013 Putting the boat to bed for the summer includes bring a lot of the gear inside, out of the intense sun. The interior is looking like a second hand marina store with every corner jammed with running rigging, sails, battens, etc.

Marine Chiapas, Mexico May 2013 Don enjoying a beer at Baös, the marina's restaurant.

Puerto Chiapas, Mexico May 2013 Mexican Marines are practising for Día de la Marina, and the president's visit on June 2. The skies are full of helicopters, planes and paratroopers all in formation, impressive.

Chiapas, Mexico May 2013 Weekend of May 17th saw the grand opening of Marina Chiapas, which included fishing and tennis tournements, ribbon cutting by the state's govenor, big fan fare. These 2 were the 2nd and 3rd placers of day one.

Chiapas, Mexico May 2013 Rolly polly fish heads.

Chiapas, Mexico May 2013 Day one winner at 29kg moves over over all winner at 34kg.

Chiapas, Mexico May 2013 Wingnut explores marina.

Chiapas, Mexico May 2013 Nice of this little to hold still this shot.

Mamey

Oaxaca Mexico May 2013 This fruit that grows in this area. It has a tough skin and a long dark seed in the centre. It tastes like yam but with a smokiness like chocolate cherries with vanilla. Great on toast.

Bahía Tehuantepec, Mexico May, 2013 Turtles everywhere. Had to watch out so to not run over them.

Bahía Tehuantepec, Mexico May, 2013 Turtles everywhere, there are 3 in this shot. Many time a boobie hitches a ride.

Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico May 2013 While birding, I spotted another birder.... with lunch on his mind.

Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico May 2013 Wild green stuff.

Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico May 2013 Weavers. This is one of the shops that make those beautiful Mexican blankets and scarves.

Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico May 2013 Loom.

Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico May 2013 Swallow tail.

Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico May 2014 OMG...... This is an awesome role de canela, cinnomon roll. To be had on Fridays at the West Park Café. Between the Italian owner baker and Barra de Navidad's French baker, I need to do more rowing, cycling and walking!

Crucecita, Oaxaca, Mexico May 2013 Internet is where you find it.

Passage eastward to Huatulco May 2013 Passenger.

Passage eastward to Huatulco May 2013