Friday, February 13, 2015

Gringo lingo

Sailing into San Juanico is drastically different than sailing into our previous anchor spots. One can't help but notice the beautiful large homes that sit on the cliffs hanging over the ocean. Each home has it's own wind generator (electricity is not constant in this town) and is more beautiful than the next. We later found out that these are homes owned by gringos and for about $100,000 USD you too can start to build your own paradise.  San Juanico (Scorpion Bay) plays second home for many gringos during the winter months, judging by the license plates we've seen, Scorpion Bay is popular for those living in the Pacific North West. 

One of the many alluring aspects of our trip was the idea that one day my Spanglish would blossom into real Spanish, by conversing with those who only speak Spanish. It's been fun the past few weeks attempting conversations with people who don't speak a word of English. Most "conversations" have been in an attempt to get directions to markets or tackle shops. Without doubt I am sure we've all smiled and nodded only to walk off and go left when we should have been going right.  Here in Scorpion Bay we get a break from the routine of smiling, nodding and then walking away only to profess to each other "I have no idea what she just said". 

The slow life, warm weather and great surf is the reason why so many gringos are here. We've met people who brought their motorcycles down from Oregon just to be able to ride up and down Mexico beaches. We've been storing our surf boards on the beach with a couple who's been in Mexico for that past four months escaping Colorado snow. The girls have made friends with a kid whose  family drove down in their van from Canada. Then there's us, the family who's sailed down from San Diego, the only anchored boat in the bay, floating in the middle of it all. 

Something that struck us about Mexico is that people are free to drive their cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles or anything with wheels on any given beach. Try that in Southern California! 

We've heard there may be rain headed our way. We're using the rain as an excuse to stay put for a few more days....like we really need another reason. 


                                 

Mr. Sea Lion has been hanging around the boat in hopes we have something good to feed him. During homeschool we heard Mr. Sea Lion barking loudly (to get our attention) and ran up to see not only was he back he was sunbathing on our dinghy. 














This sea lion has been laying in the same spot for days. People think he's old and not doing so well, perhaps dying. 










Two items gringos are not without.....their surfboard and their dog. Lots of gringo dogs here.





8 comments:

  1. My oh my, what a beautiful spot!!! I can see why you are in no hurry to leave! Love the sea lion on your dinghy! Know the girls are in heaven with all that nature surrounding them. Wish I was there too!!! Love you and miss you.
    Can't tell you how much we look forward to your posts.
    Mom in SC

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  2. How long a sail has it been to scorpion bay? I have some Canadian real estate clients with a place down there.

    Thanks for living the dream guys!

    S/v hardfin

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  3. How long a sail has it been to scorpion bay? I have some Canadian real estate clients with a place down there.

    Thanks for living the dream guys!

    S/v hardfin

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  4. Hi Phil and Aimee. I am a friend of your sister Jennifer in Mt. Pleasant. I am so enjoying your updates and all of the pictures! My kids are having a great time reading too, and they love seeing the surfing pictures! Take care! Looking forward to more.

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  5. Oh my goodness, how incredibly beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing adventure with us...an adventure that I would never be brave enough to take! :) Cheryll Woods-Flowers from Mount Pleasant

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  6. Oh my goodness, how incredibly beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your amazing adventure with us...an adventure that I would never be brave enough to take! :) Cheryll Woods-Flowers from Mount Pleasant

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