This morning we plan on motoring around the Southwestern tip of Puerto Rico. We leave this marina with regrets having made so many new friends but fear we might grow roots. Our every need was taken care of (except for west marine exclusives) and we felt like family or close friends. I haven't seen a frown from any island residents since the Bahama's, they are all happy to live in paradise but really can't appreciate it enough since they get to see it everyday.
When we came in we had to tie up to the fuel dock to await a slip which put us in everyones way. I helped tie up boats coming in for fuel, the last being a 40 foot plus, sport fisherman. As I was cleating the bow, the guy from the boat finished cleating midship came up to me with a huge smile and shook my hand saying, "hello, I am Jose the owner". I replied, "well you gotta nice boat bud". He laughing said, "no, owner of this marina", Jerry's mouth scores again! Jose is now one of our best friends and offered to bring our mail to Patallis if we miss it. Don't get that service in the USA unless you're at Dog River Marina.
The prettiest boat I've seen is here and owned by Milton Chaar, it is a Bertram 31' and his daughter designed the paint scheme. I enclosed a pic so that Sonny can be on the lookout for one when I get back. Milton catches mahi-mahi every time he goes out but complains that his catch are just small ones, 3 1/2 to 4 foot long. Jerry owner of the marina tackle shop made me 3 bubbler lures to replace the ones I lost and guaranteed that I would catch mahi-mahi when I use them, but he doesn't know how I can screw things up yet. All three cost less than one at west marine!
I hate to leave here but know I will return.
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| Bertram 31' |
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| "SMALL" mahi-mahi |
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| bait & tackle, electronics & repair, dive, and convenience stores |
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| the most colorful of the houseboats at next marina |
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