Monday, April 29

North 28° 56.870'
West 113° 33.494'
Distance: 8.7 miles

We paddled 8.7 miles today. We are now in Bahia de Los Angeles and 79.1 miles from Bahia San Luis Gonzaga. This morning we woke in that nice cove on Coronado Island. We had a bit of trouble with bugs last night - probably the standing water. It was a pretty night but again a little warm to have the sleeping bag over our heads. It was worth it to avoid the bugs, though. After breakfast this morning I decided to climb the volcano on the island. Jay didn't want to go, so I paddled the quarter mile back to the volcano and Jay packed up and headed for town. The volcano was about a 1500 foot climb and was well worth it. There was an informal register at the top. The last name was just over two months ago. I forgot to take the camera which was a big mistake since the view of the islands was fantastic. Then I paddled across the bay and found Jay at the bar. He was 7 beers and two tacos ahead of me. I did my best to catch up. Jay started talking to the waiter - a guy named Juan - and he offered to have his wife or girlfriend make us ceviche after work. I bought a case of beer and we all ate. Then we crashed on the beach in front of Guillermos bar. I saw dolphins today again for the first time in a while.