Well, it's official, we have and apartment on land.... well at least for two months while we do some nasty work on Reisender. As most of you know Reisender is a continuing constructions zone. I don't mean install a new piece of equipment, I mean we are still putting in port-lights, head-liner, and trimming. I mean full on constuction. We've been living in her this way, with just a few small breaks, since 2008. The entire crew of Reisender has voted to move off while we make this final push, OK, I suggested and Scott seconded.... the cats are pretty much along for the ride, but honestly I don't think they mind having a place to run through. Losing us in a different room is actually pretty funny for us and has added a new show to the Cat Channel.
We'd spent several months with family and friends and it was finally time to return to our beloved Reisender and see what months in the desert up on land had done to her. Our border crossing was absolutely uneventful. We left Tuscon around 9 am on Sunday and crossed the border around 11:30. There was no one on the American side and we hit the green-light both times on the MX side. There was no waiting and we saw no one being inspected at either station. Damn, I wish I'd brought more wine back on this trip. We arrived in San Carlos around 4:30 and went straight to the same hotel we said on our way out in July. Early Monday, we went to the marina and checked on Reisender, settled our bill for the summer, and inquired about apartments. We knew we had some nasty work coming up and I wanted hot water and not to clear up after every project everyday. Nada. The boatyard owner made several calls coming up empty. We left rather disappointed. What to do, we'll in true Jerid and Scott fashion we started driving. Our preferred neighborhood is Miramar on the edge of Guaymas. It looks very clean and safe. I didn't think we'd find anything. The one apartment I found on line before leaving the US was unfurnished and running $400 USD a month without utilities. The second street we drove down, there it was. A for rent sign with furniture. No way it was in our budget! With out a phone, I suggested we go up to the door and inquire. The gate was open and it turned out so was the front door, a very good sign on the security of the neighborhood. Scott knocked and the owner of the home came out. A grinning 60ish Mexican with a big bushy mustache to be followed by his equally grinning and stylish wife. We introduced ourselves and ask about the apartment. He gave us the rate, it was actually right at the top of the budget! Ok, let's take a look. It was extremely clean and the furnishings were all fairly new. Score again! The kitchen, no oven, but it's only two months. Hot Water! Utilities Included! OK the budget was looking better. Covered and gated parking! Score again! A policeman lives across the street! Better and Better! We got to lunch to discuss it. On the way out of the neighborhood we see absolutely no other for rent signs. We were back in 45 minutes to accept the apartment. What paperwork did they need? NONE! It's Mexico my friends! We were only staying two months, why bother with a lease. They'd simply write us out a receipt for the two months. Not even a deposit. Cats no problemo! When could we move in, that afternoon if we wanted. I've never found a place so easily in my life. Tuesday morning we packed up from the hotel and came over to settle in. Turns out they allowed us access to their WiFi, another score! Making the budget even better. Then yesterday I was asking for directions to a Lavendaria (coin laundry service) and she says they are dirty and to use her washer. OK-Between the saving on Utilities, WiFi and Laundry we are totally ahead of the game.
So here we sit, waiting on the last of Octave to blow through to start our work on Reisender, but what do I care, I've got air, WiFi, a hot shower, and a fridge full of food! Ah, the simple comforts of land life.
Fair Winds My Friends,
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