Another popular anchorage, we came to a bay that led to a shallow lagoon. We followed our friends on Airborne, a catarmaran, who led us into the lagoon through twisting sandbars and shallows. Our GPS points showed they lead us on an excellent course. At one point, we realized we were following a nice shallow draft boat. However, these seasoned cruizers have been this way often and lead us to a safe anchorage of 8 ft (We draw 6ft)! About 30 boats were all anchored in this shallow dish surrounded by sandbars. Out of the swell and wind, it was smooth and quiet. However, every afternoon, the wind blew to 15 kts and every boat had 120 of chain out in 8 ft of water. We could not believe we felt very safe and comfortable here for we would never dream of anchoring like this at home. We were advised to switch to our Bruce anchor from the CQR in this soft, slippery mud. Our boat neighbour asked how we liked anchoring in grease! The town was more Mexican tourist than gringo although gringos have discovered it. Very narrow cobble stone streets led you to excellent restaurents, shops, launderies and bakers. The French Baker is a novelty for he comes to your boat every morning selling bagettes, croissants and pasteries, Two hotels have swimming pools that also cater to the cruizers providing you buy food and/or drinks. You carry the appropriate coloured towel for each place so you are not thrown out. A pretty town, it was very different from any of the others so far.
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