Full Circle--Begone returns to San Carlos-3/26/11

Begone be back.  We cast off the dock lines at Santa Rosalia @ 0100 hours.  This would be our last sail on Begone for awhile and a fine sail it was.  Wind and waves cooperated (for the most part), we enjoyed the radio check in through the night with buddy boaters Juce and Circe.  We marveled at the dolphins, fish and phosphorescence that, in the dark of the night, lit up the water like little underwater flashlights.  

By 2:00 on Saturday afternoon, the Goat Tits of San Carlos were in sight (really, that's what they call those rock formations).  It was a melancholy moment. 

We had a slip reserved at Marina San Carlos and were greeted by new neighbors ready to catch our docklines.  John & Dorothy drove up shortly after us.  A very happy reunion.  Our circle for the winter was complete.  We cleaned, packed, changed the oil and enjoyed our last meals aboard Begone - at least for now.  John & Dorothy will sail her for the next month. 

Tom, Dorothy & John aboard Begone

The 3 months in the Sea of Cortez and Mexico's Riverera were amazing.  We saw beautiful places, met wonderful people, learned so much, and pursued a dream.  We couldn't ask for more.  If there was a question about what we should have done this past winter - Begone was the answer.  We thank so many people who made this trip possible and the people who made the trip so enjoyable.  Here's to the next season!  

Begone