Back in El Burro, I’d heard that the beachside restaurant in Mulegé, the one that always looks like it could be blown down in the next storm but still serves excellent food, had been taken over by a new family. Checking into it, I lucked out, tonight they were hosting live music. With calm overnight winds forecast, it would be safe to anchor in front of the restaurant, though the daily winds and swell wouldn’t ease until evening. That meant no rush to leave Santo Domingo.
Late morning, I kayaked ashore, set up my umbrella and chair, and enjoyed a quiet beach break. I read, relaxed, and soaked in the beauty of the spot. My private beach from last night didn’t stay private, a couple had already arrived in a dinghy as had a family in a panga. Eventually, I wandered down the beach and chatted with the couple, who were from Idaho but spend part of the year in Posada. Afterward, I set off for some exercise, hiking along the sand and up one of the washes. Open patches of sand dotted with burrows always unsettle me—do snakes live there? I haven’t seen any this year, but the thought of a bite is always a fear.
By 3:00pm, I raised the main, lifted anchor, and had a fantastic sail toward Mulegé. The wind nearly made me reef the sails. Arriving faster than expected to the anchorage I was glad to see the swell wasn’t too bad and as forecast the wind was dying. I lingered to ensure the anchor was secure before launching the dinghy, a tricky task with the swell swinging it around. With careful timing and a bit of luck, I managed without damage.
The restaurant had clearly improved since my last visit with more tables, shaded canopies near the water, and an area setup for music. I settled in with a beer, only to realize the “live music” was actually a DJ with a laptop and a single spinning light. Not quite what I imagined, but still fun. Dinner was the clams special which was good, though not quite up to The Clam Shack’s standards. Full and content, I watched the sun set, strolled to the lighthouse, and then made my way back to Strikhedonia.
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