I Feel Better Today Even Though The Windlass Is Still Broken

I just can't stay that upset. It must seem like I am bipolar. But despite the broken windlass - still a tragedy especially for Mike - things seem better. The anchorage is really nice and we don't have to go anywhere for awhile, so we don't have to use the windlass. We spent the day today fishing, but caught only one bass too small to keep, a disappointment, but hey this is not the only time I have fished and caught nothing, the anchorage was full of dolphins and they took all the good fish. We also went diving for clams, and had great luck with that - we have a whole bag full that will be ready for eating tomorrow in clam spaghetti. We were told by another boat that there were a lot of clams at the beach near here, and that you could dig them up at low tide. We did not want to wait for low tide, so we just put on our snorkel gear and dove for them. I have finally gotten the hang of diving with a snorkel and blowing the water out afterwards so you can take a breath without having to snorkel. I love clams and am very excited to eat them. They are hanging off the side of the boat right now. We also spent quite a bit of time just snorkling. Mike took a lot of pictures and as soon as I have regular internet access I will post some of them.

Last night I had a really complicated dream, a big part of which was me walking through downtown San Diego and realizing I could not remember where I lived. Not just that I couldn't remember how to get there - I could not remember where I lived. I knew I lived somewhere, but that was the extent of it. I knew I had forgotten. I even commented to myself in the dream "What is this, the onset of Alzeimer's?" It was like if you parked your car somewhere and then forgot what kind of car you drove. It was really weird, one of the strangest dreams I have ever had. Maybe I dreamed it because I don't live anywhere anymore, only where the boat is. There was a lot more to the dream, but that was the strangest part.

There really isn't too much more to report. I just wanted to let you all know that I was in better spirits. We are planning to spend pretty much the rest of the month around here, then head the 140 miles or so to Puerto Penasco and then by bus to the US to get a new windlass to bring it back. And then back by bus. Puerto Penasco is about 60 miles from Mexicali/Calexico (I think) so it should be easy to get buses. The windlass will be heavy, but nowhere near the size and weight of the watermaker we shlepped back last time. Then we will get it installed, hopefully have someone look at the engine as well, and then begin the trek down the coast of Mexico to be in El Salvador by the second week in March. At least that is the plan, always subject to change as is everything regarding sailing. Have a great day and I will write again when there is really something to say!

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