If you are viewing this on a cell phone and don't see the COMMENTS link above, turn your phone sideways and it will appear. WordPress tells me they know this is a problem but they probably won't fix it. Shady company. Let me start by thanking the three crew who voluntarily joined me for this …
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Mexican Departure Complete
After another round of Mexican institutional corruption where two of our crew were fleeced for another $31 each we were finally granted permission to depart Mexico. The amiable customs agent and his charming assistant were friendly and professional which was a welcome change from our previous Mexican bureaucratic authority experiences. The assistant boarded Matilda for …
Escape from Mexico
The odyssey of our escape from Mexico continues. The long and the short of it is that we need a document called a "Zarpe" which proves that we have left the country legally. This document is issued by the Port Captain. If we arrive in Costa Rica without a Zarpe we will be refused entry. …
It’s Hard to Leave This Place
To leave a comment click on the date above or "Leave a Comment" tab if visible. WordPress is working on this glitch. Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico Yesterday, I visited the Port Captain's office in Hualtulco to inquire about the procedure to depart the country on Monday. It was as if the question had never been asked …
First Post
Click on the date above to leave a comment. Matilda is currently in Marina Chahue (pronounced chaw-way), Huatulco, Oaxaca, Mexico. Fiona and Matt are currently in Park City, Utah, USA. Pippa is currently in Monrovia, California, USA. Through a long and convoluted process involving planes, trains, automobiles, and boats, and with a little bit of …
Sailboat Matilda 