"For the truth is that I already know as much about my fate as I need to know. The day will come when I will die. So the only matter of consequence before me is what I will do with my allotted time. I can remain on shore, paralyzed with fear, or I can raise my sails and dip and soar in the breeze."--Richard Bode
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Yesterday we rode our bikes into San Jose del Cabo for fresh produce. A terrible rain storm blew in and we didn't have to take a shower. Just rinse the sand off the back of our legs when we dismounted the bikes. Rick made a great Italian dinner with fresh baked bread we shared with neighboring sailors. They had a nice bottle of wine and good advice since they have sailed these waters 3 times before. We will be stopping at similar ports and will connect again. They loaned Rick a tool he needs to change out the engine starter.
Success! Rick was able to replace the engine starter with the help of a Mexican mechanic with skinny arms to reach into a tight spot, accessing a hidden bolt. It is a beautiful sunny day today making it easier to do the laundry. Hand washing 2 weeks worth is good exercise for me. I stomp on the clothes for agitation for both the wash and rinse cycles while I do upper arm exercises with an elastic band. Then while I wring them out I do yoga positions with my legs for stretching exercise. The Mexican Navy has been at the end our dock all afternoon with their AK47 rifles and they haven't even shot at the crazy laundry lady.
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