Well, we got to Monterey, as I am sure you likely know by now because everyone else aboard posts more often than I do. Existence is not validated by the act of arriving but, rather, by continuing the journey. Yesterday we hiked all over and I am now aboard just doing some rounding out of tasks in preparation for tomorrows departure for still warmer climes. One small issue arose when it rained yesterday and one of the holes I put in the deck in the process of installing the solar panels leaked a bit. A soggy way to awaken to be sure!!
The pictures are from yesterdays meanderings and "shopping". My part of shopping is typically to stand outside of whatever store has been entered and wait for everyone to re-emerge. As an official tourist I should be looking more diligently but I have seent he same stuff with a different city name on it for a lot of years, so there isn't that much that gets me excited about this stuff. I like it when others buy some of it but there isn't enough space for me to add to the load on the boat at this point. Maybe later. The weather continues to improve and I am MUCH more interested in getting warm again!
So, for now I will leave it at this and put a longer post in later when I have computer time when we get to Marina Del Rey down the track a ways.
3 comments:
Well, I have become a blog junkie, checking all of the s/v Faith blogs automatically. You are the first to post from Monterey. I agree about all of the TT (tourist trap) stuff and the overwhelming urge to not buy anything.
I have sent you emails depicting the arrival of fall here, with our 16 foot swell - the first of any real size. The salmon are really starting to come in and if I get over a little cold virus perhaps I will get out to try my luck. I am glad that it is getting warmer the further south you go, as it should, and hope that your passages are swift and smooth.
I'm mostly with you about the shopping thing, and Matt agrees with you 100%. You're so smart to be heading south this time of year. Why are my mom and I about to drive north to Oregon? I guess we can take it because we'll have fun with family & friends, and the weather will only be temporary, since we'll be returning to sunshine. Happy sailing!
My Friend! It was great to talk with you yesterday... as I discovered sailing you, it is all an adventure. And it is all good! Be well, sail safe and fun. Look forward to hearing more as the Baja Haha unfolds...
Michael from Moontide
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