We find ourselves back in Acapulco just over a year after our first visit. With our recent crew members now safely back on land, Janine and I have been making minor repairs onboard, swimming in the warm, clear waters of the harbor, searching for fresh fruits and veggies in the market and preparing to hit the road on an overland adventure to Mexico City.
Last year, Acapulco was the farthest South/East we sailed before turning back North/West. This year, Acapulco will be our jumping-off-point into new waters, as we continue down the Mexican Pacific Coast and on to Central America. Being that Acapulco will be our last “familiar” port, we decided to spend some extra time here catching up on boat work. Thus far we’ve managed to repair the zipper on our sail bag, change the engine oil and filters, fix the inlet to our third water tank, and clean the hull. Unfortunately that’s just a small portion of what still needs to be done.
But all work and no play makes Rua Hatu a dull boat! We’ve made ample time to swim in the unusually clear waters of this massive city. Another unique feature of the downtown waterfront; oyster farms! Several areas along Avenida Miguel Alemán are riddled with large, loosely woven bags containing oyster larvae. Farther from shore, schools of flying fish and Jacks are chased by Dorado, and unique critters like seahorses and urchins roam the seafloor.
The only drawback to our stay in Acapulco is the humidity. But the tropical climate means we’re never far from a market full of fresh fruits and vegetables. Mangos, watermelon, avocados and bananas are staples onboard these days and roasted Poblanos have been featured in many dishes since our arrival. We will eat our fill as we prepare for a brand new adventure, this time over land to Mexico City. Our whole crew, pets included will be visiting our good friends and fellow sailors from SV Milagros in Mexico City for a few days of fun, food, music and sight seeing. The adventure continues!