Fri Dec 06 2019 00:32:00 GMT-0800 (Pacific Standard Time)
Our last night in Bahía Magdalena we dinghies about 2 miles to the small village of Puerto Magdalena in search of a tiny restaurant that may or may not be open and a few groceries.
The restaurant was closed and the small grocery was open. So we picked up a few frutas, veggies, and galletas. Then we stood in town and chatted with friends while being nibbled on by mosquitoes. Upon return to Pulsar the galletas were greedily devoured by all.
Tonight, the mosquito bite itch. At least the itchy feeling helps keep me awake; a reason to like mosquito bites? Nope.
We’re sailing along steadily between 5 and 6 knots. Evening started with Venus bright. I pulled up an app to see which planet was hovering above Venus. Behold, Saturn. I love the sky apps because you can easily pick out the many constellations. I can usually find Ursa Major and Orion fairly well, but other elude me. Another item to add to the list for learning. Someday soon, I’ll be in the Southern Hemisphere and the stars will be different.
The moon, a bright white, was high in the sky early. Now as it sinks to the horizon it glows yellow-almost-orange. You know the trick of stacking your fingers beneath the sun and being able to tell how much time until sunset? I wonder if there is a similar trick for the moon. As I write, the moon is disappearing below the horizon; the stars will shine with brilliance.
~Karri
S/V Pulsar 