Sunrise on Tuesday January 10 In the morning, Eric was sore from the inverter project. We added bleach to our water tanks before we topped them off, which is something that needs to be done every few months when consistently … Continue reading →
Keith’s Perspective on our Third Trips to La Paz and Ensenada del Candelero/Le point de vue de Keith sur nos troisièmes voyages à La Paz et Ensenada del CandeleroKeith’s Perspective on our Third Trips to La Paz and Ensenada del Candelero/
I had a good time in our last trip to La Paz. Not much to report, just talking to boat people, going shopping, and eating out. I had a huge burger with double everything, and then a cookies ’n cream milkshake … Continue reading →
The Inverter Failure
Monday, January 9, continued… When we went inside, we noticed that the refrigerator/freezer was off. Eric realized that the inverter had shut down. He started the generator and realized there appeared to be something seriously wrong. The inverter reported that … Continue reading →
The La Paz Museum of Whales and Sciences of the Sea
Here is the nearly-full moon during the sunrise on Monday, January 9. We arrived at the Museum of Whales and Sciences of the Sea at 10:15. Our friends on Sirena met us there. The entry fee was $2.00 USD per … Continue reading →
Another Day of Chores and Errands, Plus Dinner on the Malecon
Sunday (January 8) was a mellow day. We went out around 10:30 to search for the whale museum. This time we found it, only a few thousand feet north of where we’d turned around yesterday. Sigh. If only we’d gone … Continue reading →
More Photos From La Paz, Caleta Partida and Espiritu Santo
La Paz malecon, November 23, 2022
La Paz malecon at sunset. November 27, 2022
Sunset at Marina Cortez, La Paz on November 27, 2022
The pass at Caleta Partida, December 3, 2022
Sunrise at Caleta Partida, December 5, 2022
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Birds, Fish, More Chores and Errands While at Marina Costa Baja
We wanted to mention that there is a huge bird population that lives around the fuel dock. There are a lot of pelicans and seagulls, but there are many other bird species, too. Here are a few that have been … Continue reading →
Chores and Errands While at Marina Costa Baja
Sunrise on Thursday, January 5, 2023 We took the 0900 shuttle into town. Our plan was to rent a car and go grocery shopping. We’d noticed that there was an organic market called Nomada Fresh and Organics near the church, … Continue reading →
Grand Americas Part 2
January 5, 2023
We got up relatively early and headed to breakfast on the patio above the pool. Prices were sky high, but what choice do we have?
Patrick headed to CVS Pharmacy a few blocks away to replenish the items we had left home, like sunscreen, antibiotics, eye drops, etc., and then headed to the Brickell City Mall to look for a set of Studs for his formal wear. He was successful in that quest.
After an afternoon nap, and clarifying our transfer arrangements to the ship, we headed to the Gala dinner, with about 100 attendees. The entertainment was great and the food was good. We faded about 21:30 and headed to bed, since the luggage needs to be outside the door prior to 0800.
We also tested again for Covid-19 and are still negative. Good News!!
Friday, January 6, 2023 – Departure Day
Baggage pickup was slow since the bellman told us there were over 500 bags to be brought down for transfer to the ship. Our car was to pick us up at 11:30 and it was just before 11:00 before anyone showed up to get our luggage. For some reason, since we had a private transfer, our luggage had to go with us rather than in the general luggage truck. At least that way we knew the luggage would make it shoreside at the ship.
Check-in was straight forward, with the first checkpoint checking Covid-19 vaccination status and negative test proof. Then the next checkpoint looked at passports and took security photos. The final checkpoint collected the passports. We then were allowed to proceed to the gangway and board the ship, a long walk for Miriam since there was no wheelchair available. By 12:30 we were in the Colonnade restaurant having a quick and small bite to eat.
The suites were available at about 1 PM, but luggage delivery was delayed. We received our final bags after 5PM. Once in the suite, the cabin attendants arrived with glasses of champagne and hors d’oeuvres and also notice of mandatory covid self test in two days. We also have to wear masks while indoors on the ship for at least the next three days.
The flower arrangement in our suite
The ship departure was also delayed due to provisioning and luggage delays. Seabourn Quest finally departed Miami after 7 PM while we we enjoying dinner at the The Grill by Thomas Keller.
Saturday, January 7, 2023 – At Sea North of Cuba
This morning we woke to mostly sunny skies, with the wind at 17 knots from the SE and a moderate sea. For most of the day we are paralleling the northern coast of Cuba, just visible off the starboard side of the ship. Cuba blocks the direct route from Miami to Panama. There is a lot of cargo traffic visible as well. For a time we were apparently escorted by a Cuban naval vessel. Our route takes us around the eastern tip of Cuba. Apparently, on the way back to Miami, on the last day of the previous voyage, Seabourn Quest came upon a sinking vessel with 34 Cuban refugees headed for the USA, who were rescued and turned over to the USCG.
Cuban Naval Vessel escorting us
Getting our exercise in takes some time, the walking path on deck 9 is only 100 meters in length, so it takes about 80 laps to get the necessary 5 miles in. There is a regular parade of walkers going round and round the deck. Patrick reverses direction every 10 laps to unwind.
Sunday, January 8, 2023
This morning the winds have changed direction, now from the NE, with a moderate swell on our stern and it is 81 degrees at 0600. Patrick enjoyed a cup of coffee on our veranda as the sun rose above the horizon in a cloudless sky while Miriam luxuriated for a while in the very comfortable bed.. We have just passed through the Havana Straits between Cuba and Haiti and are headed directly for Panama. There are ships on the horizon, but we can no longer see land.
This morning we have mandatory Covid-19 testing from 0900-1100.
Grand Americas Part 2
January 5, 2023
We got up relatively early and headed to breakfast on the patio above the pool. Prices were sky high, but what choice do we have?
Patrick headed to CVS Pharmacy a few blocks away to replenish the items we had left home, like sunscreen, antibiotics, eye drops, etc., and then headed to the Brickell City Mall to look for a set of Studs for his formal wear. He was successful in that quest.
After an afternoon nap, and clarifying our transfer arrangements to the ship, we headed to the Gala dinner, with about 100 attendees. The entertainment was great and the food was good. We faded about 21:30 and headed to bed, since the luggage needs to be outside the door prior to 0800.
We also tested again for Covid-19 and are still negative. Good News!!
Friday, January 6, 2023 – Departure Day
Baggage pickup was slow since the bellman told us there were over 500 bags to be brought down for transfer to the ship. Our car was to pick us up at 11:30 and it was just before 11:00 before anyone showed up to get our luggage. For some reason, since we had a private transfer, our luggage had to go with us rather than in the general luggage truck. At least that way we knew the luggage would make it shoreside at the ship.
Check-in was straight forward, with the first checkpoint checking Covid-19 vaccination status and negative test proof. Then the next checkpoint looked at passports and took security photos. The final checkpoint collected the passports. We then were allowed to proceed to the gangway and board the ship, a long walk for Miriam since there was no wheelchair available. By 12:30 we were in the Colonnade restaurant having a quick and small bite to eat.
The suites were available at about 1 PM, but luggage delivery was delayed. We received our final bags after 5PM. Once in the suite, the cabin attendants arrived with glasses of champagne and hors d’oeuvres and also notice of mandatory covid self test in two days. We also have to wear masks while indoors on the ship for at least the next three days.
The flower arrangement in our suite
The ship departure was also delayed due to provisioning and luggage delays. Seabourn Quest finally departed Miami after 7 PM while we we enjoying dinner at the The Grill by Thomas Keller.
Saturday, January 7, 2023 – At Sea North of Cuba
This morning we woke to mostly sunny skies, with the wind at 17 knots from the SE and a moderate sea. For most of the day we are paralleling the northern coast of Cuba, just visible off the starboard side of the ship. Cuba blocks the direct route from Miami to Panama. There is a lot of cargo traffic visible as well. For a time we were apparently escorted by a Cuban naval vessel. Our route takes us around the eastern tip of Cuba. Apparently, on the way back to Miami, on the last day of the previous voyage, Seabourn Quest came upon a sinking vessel with 34 Cuban refugees headed for the USA, who were rescued and turned over to the USCG.
Cuban Naval Vessel escorting us
Getting our exercise in takes some time, the walking path on deck 9 is only 100 meters in length, so it takes about 80 laps to get the necessary 5 miles in. There is a regular parade of walkers going round and round the deck. Patrick reverses direction every 10 laps to unwind.
Sunday, January 8, 2023
This morning the winds have changed direction, now from the NE, with a moderate swell on our stern and it is 81 degrees at 0600. Patrick enjoyed a cup of coffee on our veranda as the sun rose above the horizon in a cloudless sky while Miriam luxuriated for a while in the very comfortable bed.. We have just passed through the Havana Straits between Cuba and Haiti and are headed directly for Panama. There are ships on the horizon, but we can no longer see land.
This morning we have mandatory Covid-19 testing from 0900-1100.
