Leaving the "constant internet" zone

Dinghy exploring in Salinas

We ended up spending a week in Salinas, getting groceries, installing the fridge, and just messing around.  It has the reputation of being a good hurricane hole and this creek shows why.

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Lots of birds, but lots of stink too

The banks are lined with mangroves, and in a storm, boats go as far in as draft will allow and spider-web lines across the creek.  One boat, visible under the clear water, didn't make it. 

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and some birds like to roost on boats