Alajuela 38
For the past three night, I have been waken at 3-4 AM by the sound of fish running into the hull. I went on deck and saw schools of small fish being chased by dolphins. The dolphins had learned to chase the fish into the boat to render them stunned. Last night one of the fish jumped into the dinghy so I could identify it.
The species is Longfin Halfbeak (Hemiramphus saltator), which is characterized by its red-colored beak.
I took a hike above Playa el Burro in Bahia de Concepcioñ. The bay is massive and includes many islands.
I am currently anchored off of Playa el Burro. Aegir-Ran is the furthest boat in this frame.
The hike was vigorous and although it is January, was nonetheless hot. The trail, if you want to call it that, initially follows a dry creek bed that is lined with ancient Amerindian petroglyphs.
On the last day of 2023, I crossed the Sea of Cortez from San Carlos to Santa Rosalia. Since then, I have made my way slowly to Bahia Concepcioñ, where I am currently anchored in front of Playa El Burro. This was my view this morning. Isla Coyote and Isla Guapa are in the background. My plan is to stay in Bahia Comcepcioñ until weather permits crossing back over to San Carlos. There have been week-long violent storms for since I have been here, sometimes with steady 20 knot winds and seas to 5′. Since I need to be back in the United States by the first of February, I will not procrastinate and instead take the next opportunity to cross. Right now, it looks like the 19th may be a good day.
The tiller handle was wrapped in paracord to give it a better grip. A French Hitch was used, capped with two Turk’s Heads.
