The Fresh Catch in La Cruz

Fishermen taking fish from their nets

one of the market stands

The morning TAKE

The shrimp is fresh and cheap

Cutting a huge Tuna

The La Cruz anchorage

Views of La Cruz

Pacho's dogs have a nice ride

Huanacaxtle Cafe with WIFI

the local roofer

The streets of La cruz

 We enjoy the fishing village of La cruz and it's daily life.

A day in Puerto Vallarta

Looking up the hill into the residental area

The cathedral

Equilibrium Man

One of many sand art sculptures

Chris, Liz and Rick on the Malecon

Christmas at Philo's

 Philo on the guitar and Leo on the washboard provided entertainment before Santa handed out presents to the children of this fishing village, La Cruz. The event was attended by 170 sailors and local expats and 450 kids. Philo is a musician and restauranteur who has a heart for the children.

Christmas Eve Potluck

 Potluck on the docks at Marina Riviera Nayarit in La Cruz was attended by sailors from several nations.

Friends, Chris and Liz from S/V Espiritu

Girls day out in Bucerias

The children of the Huichol Indians play in the plaza near their parents stalls. They play marbles on the cement while their parents create the beaded artwork. The beach at Bucerias is beautiful. Several of the gals from boats in the anchorage had a girls day out in Bucerias.

La Cruz, Mexico

A pelican catching more fish than Rick

Pablano peppers roasted for rellenos

Cooking for dinner with friends

Snoball helps Rick skunk me at cribbage

La Cruz is in Banderas Bay, the largest bay in Mexico. The most widely known city is Puerto Vallarta. La Cruz is a fishing village on the north side of the bay with cobblestone streets, a marina and small tiendas. We are anchored here just off a pretty sand beach. The marina has events which are open to the sailors anchored in the bay. The fish market is overflowing with several kinds of fresh seafood. There is a bus we can pick up along the highway to explore the larger cities of this beautiful bay.