A Bit of Time in Mazatlan

December 16, 2024   
We only spent two days in Mazatlan because there were some large swells forecasted for the coast of Mexico that were coming down from a large storm off of the coast of BC and Alaska.  We made the decision to make our way quicker down the coast than we had originally planned so as to be at a certain anchorage for more protection from the large swells.  We also wanted to get south to warmer water and warmer weather as things were rapidly cooling down and we awoke to thick fog on our first morning in Mazatlan. 
That day felt like those cool summer days that we spent anchored on the Central Coast of BC when the fog just wouldn’t lift and we spent the day hoping that the sun would break through to let us have a taste of summer.

We did get ashore both days though and spent some time playing in the water, walking the beach, and meeting some the locals. 

Falcon found a Mexican boy and dog to play with and had a good time. 
The beach at the Stone Island anchorage was very busy with beach restaurants, beach vendors, and Mexican tourists. 
It was a very different beach walk than we had been used to on the deserted beaches of the Sea of Cortez.  We would like to see the old part of the city of Mazatlan, and will plan to do that on our way back up the coast. 

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  1. ColleenJanuary 20, 2025 at 12:59 PM

    Well, I guess Mexico isn't sunny all the time. Kids can make friends so much easier than adults and kids with dogs are even more fun. Safe journeys ❤️

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