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After being ‘stuck’ in Acapulco for a week we are all ready to head back out to sea. The fridge is fixed…we hope and the engine seems to be ‘shipshape’ (pardon the pun). Running around Acapulco in the sweltering heat trying to find parts, go grocery shopping and taking a minute to explore the funky community was tiring but rejuvenating all at the same time. It’s easy to get around considering there are thousands of blue and white Volkswagen bugs zipping around trying to find a taxi fare. We eventually came to prefer the bus rides- 50 cents for a ride in a school bus turned monster truck with a graffiti paint job and mariachi music. It added to the cultural experience. We played the part of tourist and went and saw the infamous cliff jumpers one evening. Right around sunset 7 guys of all ages dive off a cliff into a tiny inlet that can be calm or treacherous depending on the swell. The little guys dive as high as their courage has gotten them and the old timers go straight to the at least 100 ft. peak. Pretty courageous stuff.

So here we are now, heading back out to sea. The weather is calm and the heat is blistering but we have cold drinks to ease the oppressive humidity. It’s all good and we are back on track after a week long hiccup. Farewell Acapulco.

Hannah Huntley 2041 Cook

Can you spot the diver? He is the blurry blob silhouetting the sunset.

We were at sea for a week when the fridge went out. As it progressively climbed to 70 degrees, still much cooler than the outside temperature, we realized that another week at sea without refrigeration would be doable but not ideal. We pulled into Acapulco under a tropical downpour, a much welcome one at that, and for our first night on land….we fell asleep exhausted. Next day we got to working and Brent got down into the engine to give her an oil change…lo and behold….the oil had turned to tar. He reckons it’s the consistency of his favorite Australian condiment, vegemite. Now the refrigeration problem is solved and there were cold cervezas to drink while the issue of the engine was contemplated. The folks at the yacht club have been extremely gracious and have helped us in every way…from driving me to customs, finding a fridge mechanic, and directing us to their favorite local eateries (El Nopalitos…yummy). Now, it’s sit and wait time. The fridge mechanic called his engine mechanic friend and they have been working nonstop (except for siesta time) to clean her up. So, as we pass the days with fresh tortillas and sunshine we are hoping to be back at sea in a few days time and then it’s onward to Panama. With a fair share of walking to the market and beaches each day we have gotten our land legs back but we are ready to break in our sea legs again.

Here’s hoping to a happy engine and winds in our favor.

Hannah