The other day when we lifted the anchor right before dark for the overnight sail to Santa Rosalia we saw just how lucky we were that we left when we did. The anchor was just barely hanging onto the chain thanks to a missing pin on the swivel shackle. Again, my terminology is bad, but see that little round cotter pin in the picture? That was missing. And that big pin that the anchor is pulling against had managed to slide halfway out—only the weight of the anchor pulling against it was keeping it from falling all the way out. And yes, I know that little round pin I put in isn’t correct, but it’s all I could find at the moment, and I knew we weren’t dropping anchor again for a while.
And just to continue my healthy living posts—here was tonight’s little snack. Times two. The Mexican Hot Dog. Dog wrapped in bacon, covered in onions, tomatoes, mayo, ketchup, cheez whiz, and jalapeños, all wrapped up in an incredibly large soft bun. Sixteen pesos please.
I don’t think these two have ever been quite this sweaty and dirty. It was just one of those days where they played hard, and were sure to play on floors, under tables, on sidewalks, whatever. Here we were sitting in the town gymnasium again watching the girls play basketball. Ouest’s favorite was the girl with the purple stripe down the side of her shorts. She watched her as if she was the greatest professional athlete on earth.
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That Mexican hot dog looks reeeeeaaallly good!
Oh it is. And they were.
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Got to your site via Cruising World and the tales of fellow adventurers, at windtraveler.net, your oceanic twins of sorts. The photographs are terrific. Best to you all! Stay safe!
Welcome. Happy to have you here.
We have been following your adventures for about a year now. I look forward to reading your post. We also own both of your books. Out of curiosity what is the size of your current boat? I am sure you have mentioned it before!
https://www.bumfuzzle.com/2010/07/08/the-monohull-bumfuzzle/
1982 43′ Spindrift Designed by Ron Amy and built in Taiwan.
It’s a fiberglass monohull built more like a steel tank weighing in at some 37,000 pounds
Full keel with a 6′ 4″ draft
Pilothouse design meaning we’ve got two steering stations, one outside, and one warm and dry inside
Two bedrooms and two bathrooms Bedroom in the rear has queen bed, front bedroom has pullman berth
Main bathroom has full size shower
Monstrous nav station and equally huge kitchen
80 h.p. Ford Lehman diesel engine
Engine compartment under main salon floor with excellent access
225 gallons of diesel in two tanks, one new plastic tank, one old steel tank
250 gallons of fresh water in two tanks
Yeah I remember “mexican hot dog” in La Paz… I decided that I am brave enough and said “con todo por favor”… One bite – and my eyes were runnin, I could not say a word, and could just point a finger at beer can. Hot dog vendor smiled and opened XX and handled it to me. I regained speech abilities only after I finished the beer. Sinse then I just say “no picante” 🙂
I could eat them every day of my life I think. I used to love Chicago style hot dogs, but I’m fully converted now.
hello- Have been following your blog since the start- Have 34 ft rv in Melbourne Fl- but on road much of the time- currently in Shakopee Minnesota for summer- have enjoyed watching your kids as they grow! priceless! take care steve