Life "A.H." {After Harry}

Thank you to everyone who has posted comments to this Blog. We have been enjoying hearing from you. It is fun to check the blog and find your thoughts!!!

Since I last wrote, we have sailed south, from Chacala, to the marina at La Cruz. The trip down was eventful: we narrowly avoided entanglement with fishing nets; got so close to whales that we could see the barnacles on their tails; caught a fish; etc. There are few dull moments out at sea, even though the hours seem to slip by lazily. Truly, we are always in awe of our surroundings.

We spent today "buffing out" the boat, and recovering from Harry's departure. Honestly, Ryan, Tyler, and I have been trying to figure out how to live "A.H." (after Harry). We all had such a great time together that it was sad to see him go. Leslie, you are one Lucky woman!!!

After cleaning, we did a slow marina cruise in the dinghy, which explains some of the attached photos. It was pretty cool to check out all the different styles of sailboat. This is timely, as Tyler and Ryan are working together to find a vessel that is ready to sail around the world for the "World Sustainability Expedition." Stay tuned.

With the holidays approaching--we are reminded by tinsel and nativity scenes on every corner--we are thinking of our loved ones and hoping you are all warm and snuggly, xmas style. Special thoughts to Pete and Suzy who are expecting their first child any day now. We are sending you much love!

Tomorrow we will shove off to explore a new surf spot, until Sunday, when we will return to La Cruz to meet up with Laura and Jim, and send Tyler off. (We decided to postpone the Yucatan trip until January, as it is a busy/expensive travel time here in Mexico, during the xmas holiday.)

Enjoy your 'Nog, Fruitcake and lots of good cheer!

xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo

Jess and Ryan

Moments aboard Brainstorm

Hi everyone! Since I didn't have any photos handy when I posted the last entry, I thought I'd put a few here to further illustrate our time crossing from Baja to the mainland, and our days aboard Brainstorm, in general. As you will see, sunrise, sunset, sails, and reflections were our entertainment as we passed multiple days motoring and sailing; there are many photos of colorful skies on our camera.

In the present moment, we are anchored at one of our very favorite places: Chacala! This is where we had our wedding ceremony last March, and it is great to be here again. We have been lucky to have waves to surf during the past two days. Yesterday the four of us had the break all to ourselves. Today is overcast, and the waters are calm so, instead of surfing, we went on a dinghy ride up an estuary. It was alive with birds including herons, osprey, egrets, warblers, etc. It was very serene adventure.

Now we are back in town, passing a lazy afternoon, dragging our feet a bit because we know we have to leave and send Harry on his way tomorrow. We will check in from the marina in La Cruz, when we have a minute. We expect you are all alive with the festivities of the holidays and hope that you are enjoying all your moments.

Lots of love,

Jess and Ryan