Plaza 13 de Julio - The Gazebo was built by Eifel. The Sacred Heart had roof damage and the masses are being held outside in the park area.

The Bank built also by Eifel

Municipal Building

Guaymas is an interesting city with an exciting past, rich with stories of priests, pirates, soldiers, villains, and heroes. During its turbulent history, more than one country has tried to grab the treasures of the gold, silver and copper mines of Sonora and to gain control of the seaport. Guaymas has one of the most beautiful harbors in the Mexico, with the small town clutched in an encircling ring of mountains. Some mornings the water is mirror smooth and reflects with unbelievable reality the ships in the harbor. However due to Jimena the water is very dirty.
In the 1700’s the Jesuit missionaries were established and included the Iglesia de San Fernando and the Iglesia Sagrada de Corazon. (Sacred Heart Church). They are both still in use today, however services for Sacred Heart are being conducted outside due to Jimena. So much rain fell in such a short period it caved the roof. There is talk of repairing the church due to its history and the fact that it is still in use.
By 1823 the customs house was built.
Today Guaymas is Mexico’s second largest port on the Pacific.
This is a bustling little town. There is a large navy base, navy school and supply centre. Luckily the Gringos have left Guaymas alone, opting for San Carlos instead.

The large shrimping fleet make their home here. Shrimping season has just started and these very large vessels are making their way out to the Sea of Cortez.

Ken and I are trying to get canvas and stainless steel work done while we are here. We want to extend the bimini out to the mast to provide for more shade. Currently we have been using a tarp and it seems to work well. Things are not done quickly here and we HOPE that it can be done before we want to leave.

A 10 peso bus ride took us to San Carlos where we met up with Michael from SeaVenture.

San Carlos is well noted for its beautiful protected anchorages. It has become a very popular tourist destination. The fishing here is phenomenal. We were somewhat disapointed. I believe we expected a little more.

Multi coloured salt water pearls are cultured in this area. There is Perlas del Mar de Cortez pearl beds and display room in Bacoshibampo near by but we have yet to make it there.
The cactus are amazing. They can grow to heights of 60 feet. We saw homes that were built around the cactus.

We have befriended the neighbours on the boat moored beside us, their names are Gayle and Dave. They own a trawler that Dave has built himself. He should be very proud.

Gayle and I have been walking every morning for exercise and I have been trying to do laps in the pool daily. This is not always possible as the pool is quite often occupied.

It is while I have been on these walks that I have seen the restoration progress from Hurricane Jimena. The mud came sliding down the mountains taking cars, animals and any thing else to the bottom (sea) that may have been in its path. The sewers backed up and now the problems are respritory. You see many people walking with masks on their faces.

They have manage to get most things back and opperational.

Many people lost everything.

Gayle and I have been traveling on the local buses for 5 pesos to the supermarket.

Ken and I found out today that their open market is on Wednesdays, so we will have to check it out. You always find fruit and vegetables cheaper at the markets than in the store.

Ken and I decided to go out Saturday night to get him off the boat. (His leg is recovering nicely). The band was very good but we are now the old people. Where did the time go?

All is well with us. Ken is doing well and by later this week we both should be out exploring and getting the boat ready for the next phase.

Bye for now