Making Ice Cream

 On our southerly trek along the Baja, we tried our new portable, boat-ready ice cream maker (compliments of Mike’s sister Veva). Yep, we made ice cream underway. You need to be moving about 6 knots for the proper shakeup.

End result? Creamy and tasty. What a treat!

Main catch? You need plenty of ice.

Shaken, not stirred

The canister makes for great portion control

We are always on the search for a quiet anchorage, which generally leads to memorable sunsets, great bird watching, hikes on shore, kayaking and even a bit of relaxation. One of the favorite anchorages for us and many types of boaters is Isla San Francisco, a very large, welcoming bay that holds many boats and protects nicely from northerly winds. In fact, it graces the cover of our Sea of Cortez ‘bible’, the infamous Shawn and Heather book we rely on for safe passages and well-researched destinations.

We arrived to meet up with friends and pass a few days before heading further south to La Paz. All in all, a great place. On the weekends, all bets are off as there are frequently large power boats that come in with a ready-made party and a set of speakers that instantly drown out any quiet you envisioned in your silly little head. We all enjoy music, but some of us don’t feel the need to blast out everyone for miles around. Alas, a group of guys kept things rocking and bumping until about 3am. I can’t say if I fell asleep at that time from sheer exhaustion or if they finally shut down. In the morning, I wanted to go over early to their yacht and blow our airhorn, just to wake them up. Then of course, I got over it, realizing that would ruin the morning quiet for everyone, not just the late-sleeping boys on board. I’m really not meaning to complain, it is just part of reality and an observation that there are many ways to enjoy an anchorage.

Repeat trip to a great spot in Loreto - fresh made margaritas

Hiking at Isla San Francisco

Sunrise as we're leaving Bahia San Marte

What's not to love about a fuzzy baby burro?