Lorimar Hotel La Paz

... the malecon and enjoyed fresh coconuts. The guys put on quite a show with machete knives. First they prep coco for drinking the milk, serving it with straws. Then they come by table after a bit and bring it back with the coconut meat cut out in big chunks... very delicious and very healthy. Got to do something to offset the tacos and beers, no?<br>

... of another inspiring Mexican meal. However, our dear Tom was feeling under the weather, and opted to hide out in the cabin and order room service all day. So D, D, &amp; D were on our own. We wandered around the hilly streets and soaked up some atmosphere ... a lot of what we saw really was a small-town, regular-folk kind of downtown. Women's wear boutiques, crowded electronics shops, even checked out a department store that reminded me of a ...

... were very large and accommodated the occasional high seas very well. All were very spacious and had large heads below deck, as well as a galley for preparing their very delicious lunches. Water and soda was always provided on board. With only one day's exception, our group went out on the Siempre Si and there was ample room for all of us. That being said though, in the high season, that boat will accommodate up to 24 divers. Chucho did ...

... the surrounding land masses and the multiple stratus lines from many eons worth of activity. It really made me wonder what processes formed them and how incredible it is that human history has really only been around for a blink of an eye where or planet's history is concerned. Photos don't do it justice, but I tried my best to capture the feel of the Sea of Cortez and how beautiful yet barren it is. Honestly, I give a lot of credit to early ...

... we were done for the day. But first, the dive. Lobos Rock is a little speck of land outside the harbor that has a small lighthouse on it and serves as another sea lion colony. It's surrounded by some awesome rock structure and can be dove easily all the way around by sticking to 40 feet or less. Well, almost all the way around. Marylou and I were kicking like mad making that last turn around the island to get back to our starting point. The current ...

... of the trip here, which was a very beautiful dark blue with white and yellow dashes on it. We also saw several electric rays as well as a mobulus ray that surfaced and flew about 3 feet above the water just before we got in. Now that was a cool sight! Looking forward to more diving tomorrow for certain. For now, however, it's time to resign to the dining room for another yummy dinner and perhaps a Corona or two, or three, or...

... of both sea and desert bring a solemnity to life. But nothing can top sharing the ocean with fellow mammals in the wild even for 10 minutes. It gives one a great appreciate for the life we need to help preserve on this planet.<br><br>Mapped Photo Gallery<br>BareboatingtheWorld.com

... serenading the patio with refreshing acoustic music, Eli and I have our first disconnect. Still settling into each other and the trip, we're starting to get the feel for what it's all about for us and what that means for our joint trip. Partly fueled by my not having easily or fully transitioned from my time in Santa Cruz, taking a little time apart the following day allows us to find our space and reconnect. Not wanting to dwell in La Paz ...

... into the centre of La Paz as there was no sign of the bus. We had asked to be dropped off at the Spanish school where we wanted to take lessons, but the taxi driver dropped us about 15 blocks outside of town at the wrong language school. We had a long hot walk with our backpacks...and I was quite happy that we have not yet seen the taxi driver as I am still upset about it!!! We finally got sorted and are staying at a great hostel, with a kitchen and internet. It is ...

... one can take a series of short boat trips from village to village, skirting the Darien. This sounds like the most plausible way to do it, although it will be time-consuming - something we can barely afford.<br>Thirdly, there is a passenger ship that plies the route between Panama and Colombia. The costs for a cabin though are remarkably high (more expensive than flying) probably due to the fact that there is an on-board casino and Las Vegas style shows.<br><br><br>All of these options ...