Farewell Guaymas

Jonathan:
Well, after 3 days of spending time in a city we never intended to get to know, we finally have tickets for tonight's ferry to Santa Rosalia. I think the unexpected time we've spent here in Guaymas has been a great experience for both of us.

When we first arrived here it felt pretty intimidating. It was loud, busy, dark and disorienting. We couldn't find a place to eat, and every street felt like a dark alley. It took three full days of exploring to find a few spots that made this place feel a little less daunting-- the sunny plazas, the cantinas with fantastic taquitos and friendly staff, the rocky point where you can watch the sea birds catching their dinners at sunset... It turns out, this place has been wonderful.

This morning after a visit to our favorite paneria (bakery), and a trip to the nearest Oxxo for coffee (that's Mexico's 7-11) we bumped into a friend on the street, a local guy named German who we met at a bus stop our first day here. It was odd, but for a moment this place felt familiar... almost like home.

This stop has provided a pretty important experience for both of us it seems. It's helped us open ourselves up a bit, and sink into our experience a little more. So, we're heading out to the baja with our eyes and hearts a little more open than they might have been otherwise, and we have this town to thank for it. We owe you one, Guaymas.