This has definitely been one of the most memorable holiday seasons that I have had in Baja. The wind has been blowing constantly for quite a while and I have sailed every single day for over 2 weeks now, the longest stretch that anyone can remember in recent years. It doesn't leave much time for rest or recuperation, but nobody is complaining. The timing couldn't be better as we have just made it through our busiest time of the season. The resort had been completely booked through January 1st. Most of those folks are departing this weekend, and our guest list will taper down until we finally close in early March. It is now time to catch our breath and relax a little. Hard to believe that we are about halfway through the season already...
On New Year's Eve I went to see the Needlefish play their annual gig at the restaurant Otra Vez. They are a jam band comprised of local windsurfers and fun-seekers. It is a rare night in Baja when so many people are awake until midnight. After a champagne toast and a quick fireworks display, though, everyone hastily made their way home to prepare for another day full of activities on the water.
Today is my day off, and it is perhaps the calmest morning that we have had in a couple weeks, giving me a chance to sleep in and catch up on emails. With all the action going on I have been delinquent in keeping in touch with everyone. Last Friday I was on the water for the most hours ever in a day, and I have been wearing myself out ever since. We were out late last night having fresh sushi and sashimi with our Belgian guests, Jean-Paul and Frederika, who have to leave today after 2 epic weeks here at Vela. They went fishing yesterday and caught about 30 kilos of dorado and sierra, which the chefs over at Palmas de Cortez cooked up for us.
Now the palm trees are swaying and I feel a slight breeze, again. I am heading to North Beach for a kiteboard session. I haven't had many chances to leave the center lately, so I've been focusing mostly on windsurfing this season. My only resolution for the new year is to spend more time kiting, hopefully starting today...
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