La Parguera and Boqueron, Puerto Rico, April 26-May 1, 2009

We left Salinas on Monday, April 20 stopping for the evening at Caja de Muertos, a small island about 4 hours west.  The following morning we left for one of the larger cities on the south coast, Ponce.  The anchorage is not great, so we filled up with fuel and water, anchored for the night and left for La Parguera in the morning.  

La Parguera was cute little town with lots of colorfully painted houses dotting the water.  There are several lovely mangrove islands all along the coast.  In fact, it was challenging finding the route in.  We stayed for several days as we could sometimes get the internet from our boat--always a great find.  Saturday night we ventured down to Club Nautico, the yacht club.  While there, we met some local families who come to La Parguera every weekend.  They were having a dinner and included us.  Most of the men there were doctors, dentists or business men.  The women spoke excellent English and were very gracious.  We thoroughly enjoyed our evening.

Monday, April 27, we motorsailed to Boqueron, Puerto Rico-- about 4 hours from La Parguera.  The wind has just not been cooperating for sails without motors!  Boqueron is a seaside resort with a beautiful beach, lots of cute little restaurants and a great cruisers' bar.  

Met a new friend on Attitude, Larry Higgins, who had rented a car and offered to take us shopping in Mayaguez.  We've had a great time with Larry and enjoyed his hospitality.

So, we're off to the Dominican Republic tomorrow, weather permitting.  Have some pictures I'll hope to add to this soon.