Hola Amigos! Once we left Loreto it was quick sail to Caleta San Juanico. Gene and Kathy on Tabula Rasa were already there and helped us choose a spot to drop our hook. We chose to drop between two large rock formations with an acceptable depth below us. We quickly dropped the dinghy and went for a swim. Who knew anchoring could be so hot?!
It wasn’t long before Dave and Jamyne on Magic Dragon pulled into the anchorage and we all made plans to go for a snorkel/spear fishing excursion the next day. Dave just bought a Hawaiian sling in Loreto and was eager to give it a try. As it turned out each event was successful and the boys were excited to go again the next day! While the boys had plans to fish, the girls made plans to paddle board to shore and search for Apache tears, aka obsidian stones. The story goes that the roads used to be covered in obsidian, but the rocks were too sharp and were causing damage to tires. Eventually the obsidian stones were shoved aside and new gravel was laid. We searched and searched but didn’t find any stones. What we lacked in stones we made up for in pleasant conversation and girl time. 
The rock formations in front of and behind Perspective…
Sydney’s taxi service and Brad’s spear fishing bounty…
Life was good in the anchorage until the wind picked up to a consistent 15-20 knots. Remember how I mentioned we were anchored between two rock formations? Brad and I were no longer comfortable staying so we made plans to move to a new anchorage, La Ramada, around the corner. 
It was a short trip that packed a punch. The consistent winds had caused the seas to build. We were faced with large, quick interval swells on our beam. Rather than take a side to side beating, we headed out further and then took the waves on the stern on our way in. This is where our large motor comes in handy, Brad kept the boat going with the waves and it was actually a smooth ride in. Once inside the new anchorage we were treated to calm, clear waters. The protection there was great!
We spent a few days in La Ramada and spent plenty of time in the water. The temperature outside was climbing and the only way to cool off was to stay in the water until your core cooled down. This takes awhile when the water is in the mid 80s. We also had reason to celebrate. Gene’s Birthday was on the 4th of July and they hosted all of us for the celebration. Jamyne baked the most delicious drunken, upside down pineapple cake in the world! We enjoyed several hands of cards before calling it a night.
Sunset and sunrise views in La Ramada…
Thanks to Dave and Jamyne, we found Apache tears in La Ramada!
It seemed that our time flew by and before we knew it we had plans to go somewhere new. This time we would be heading to Bay of Concepcion. Stay tuned and I’ll tell you all about it in our next post. Hope you are all doing well! Cheers my friends!