Meeting a old friend

This morning we had our coffee in the cockpit and listened to the morning net. After the net, I got a call from Tucker of SV Convivia about the paperwork for getting a temporary import permit. We had to try about 5 different stations before we found one that was not already full of static or conversation. Next I got a call from Ethan of SV Eyoni. Ethan had seen our dodger while we were in the marina and he is building his own dodger and wanted to take some pictures so we said to come on over after breakfast. The next call was from Robin of MV The Cat's Meow. She asked if we were the same Windarra that was in Puerto Vallarta 10 years ago. Yes! Robin cat-sat with Katmandu while we flew to the states and left Windarra at the marina in Paradise Village. What a small world! After a quick conversation we agreed to meet up at the cruiser Thanksgiving dinner later in the afternoon.

Ethan came by and took pictures of the dodger. He and his wife, Nancy and their daughter, Zada have done some extensive cruising in the Sea of Cortez and he went through the guide book with us and made some suggestions of anchorages to stop at. It was great to hear his comments.

In the afternoon, I trimmed Rich's hair. I do need more practice but I think I did okay and he does not look too mangled. After showers we headed over to the marina to catch a cab to the cruiser dinner. One thing about cruisers, they are never late for a meal and this was no exception. So for those of us who arrived on time the only seats left were in the sun. So after a few minutes, I wanted to take another shower. The food was good and there was plenty. They cooked 25 turkeys for 250 people. So we eat our meal and talked to some of the other cruisers.

We also got a chance to catch up with Robin. Their boat is currently in Puerto Escondido and Martin, her husband, is in San Francisco doing the yearly medical thing. She asked about Jesse and Sarah and Katmandu. Her two cats, Toes and Squeaks are still doing well. We hope to catch up with them either in the Sea or on the mainland sometime during the next year.

Tomorrow we hope to get some gasoline for the outboard before heading out for a few days.

Adios.