Jon undertook an intimidating reassembly of all the seals on the water-maker. The booklet of step-by-step instructions was so long it actually included an order half way through (#17) insisting the reader take a break and drink a Teacate beer. We just happened to have some on ice, so J. was able to follow the guide to the letter. We now are successfully drinking water de-salinated from the pristine ocean waters of Two harbors ( and it tests cleaner than the drinking water of Los Angels!). All of it is completely powered by our solar panels. Our dreams of living off the grid are getting closer by the day.
As we all learn to boat school the kids, we thought we would test out an edible science project. While studying seeds and germination, we grew alfalfa sprouts in a big mason jar and then ate them.
Now we are ready for long days at anchor in the sea of Cortez when fresh greens will be harder to find!
We had a huge hike up the steepest ridge on this side of the island. From the top we had a great view of the backside of Catalina, the Isthmus and Two harbors.
Kai still has a nasty cold and Hunter had on her converse so the walk down was very relaxing compared to our trek up!
We counted five leopard sharks ( the dark shadow in the picture) in the mudflats of Cat harbor -
luckily they didn't seem at all interested in the fisherman taking his dog for a "walk" nearby.
We also saw five buffalo on this trek. Three of them were hanging outside the yacht club.
Now we know why the bar here serves such awesome Buffalo burgers!
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| A picnic bench makes an excellent platform for a boat-yogi. |
I am loving this! How great to be able to read what you are doing and seeing -- and to go along with you on your adventure.
ReplyDeleteI hope everyone following you will let you know they are out there -- even if it is just to say Hello!
Love you,
Caroline