Warning: Somewhat bad language in this post. It's warranted. Believe me. We left the dock early and made our way to the anchorage, found a lovely spot, dropped anchor and spent the rest of the day pottering about on the boat and in the dinghy. We had dinner at the San Diego Yacht Club with Jerry and his daughter Tiffany, and new kiwi friends Colin and Marion and then took the dinghy over to the Willie Nelson concert for a few minutes before Alyssa arrived. Once on board

We've had lots of fun with guests onboard lately. Phil and Kristi from Texas spent a few days with us, culminating of course in yet another wonderful trip out to the beautiful Valle de Guadelupe for wine and food! We love taking our friends to our favourite haunts in Ensenada as well as getting a little sailing in! Samantha came for a few days of paddleboarding and chilling with us too and finally Lauren and Griffin were coming down to Mexico for a few days before they heade

Complete and utter shock - best description by far of the look on his face when a bunch of people came up behind him and screamed "Happy Birthday!!" I love it when a plan comes together, and with the help of our friends, this one worked out way better than I thought it would. All the pieces just fell into place and there we were, in Thailand with our besties. So fabulous! Of course, there was much excited chatter over breakfast about the where's and what for's and how every