Sailing De Novo

Playa Candelero, Isla Espíritu Santo Hello everyone!  We're leaving La Paz to continue along our way north tomorrow. Life has been so relaxed, I nearly forgot to add an update here before we weigh the anchor.  Without deadlines to get to the next country, crew to meet by certain dates, or jobs to return to, Dave and I just started to sail at our own pace.  And we've learned our pace is slow. Like real slow. Comatose slow. L..e...n...t...o...  Tacos, friends, snorkeling, Spanish classes, hiking, and of course boat work--not a bad way to spend the winter. December temperatures appear to range between 70 and 80 degrees Fahrenheit and windy, which is perfect for our Pacific Northwest blood. Several other sailors warned us the area is cold this time of year, which I suppose is all relative. But we've just started to wear wetsuits over our swimsuits and I've worn pants a couple times, so there's that. It is January after all.  The Stretch: Bahía los Frailes and Ensenada d