Matt's visit aboard S/V Eagle in Bahia de Banderas

It was great to have Matt come for a visit. He stayed onboard with us for a week and became a very useful crew member as we sailed between Nuevo Vallarta, La Cruz de Huanacaxtle, and Islas Marietas. He brought us incredible luck with whale sightings. Everyday we went out we would see whale spouts and surfacing. Even got a great video shot of it all with the bonus of one breeching. I'm having trouble formatting the blog this morning so the video is at the end of the blog. In the above picture are two whale backs on the surface.

It's amazing how in this big bay one can come across sea turtles just floating on the surface. How do they avoid being hit by the speeding skidos and power boats?

I'm really happy about how both Zak & Matt (who are self-proclaimed "aquaphobics") looked so comfortable aboard Eagle and were eager to help out with the sailing. It was nice to have the help hauling sails up & down. It was also nice to know I'm not the only one who has to grunt while I pull on the halyard.

While at the marina, the local net fishermen would come out in their pangas in the early morning and late afternoon and the catches would vary in size. Never saw them pull up a croc.

On our trip into Puerto Vallarta we found a great bakery (Pie in the Sky) where Matt and I indulged our chocolate cravings. Yummmm.

On our way to go snorkeling at Islas Marietas we were treated to a great show. Luckily the whales played long enough that I was able to get the camera to switched to video. Remember we are on a boat so don't get seasick.

Well, that almost brings y'all up to date. Kendall (our friend from Bandon) just arrived yesterday and we'll have more adventures to post in a few days. I'll leave you with a picture of Phileta and friend cleaning the BBQ on the docks in Paradise.















Love to all,

D & P