Wow I realized it has been over 2 weeks since I last posted.  I guess we have been busy finishing up all the projects.  Then we took the boat out this week for a 3 day two night excursion in the middle of the week (we can do that now that we are not working!!).  We tested and learned to use some of the new systems.  Not all is perfect, but now we know where we still need some work and other details that need to be finished.  It goes from one list all checked off to a new list of things to do.
We had a great time sailing and snorkeling enjoying the fruits of our labors (Finally!).  The water was crystal clear and it was like swimming in an aquarium.  The boat sailed so sweet even in the light winds.  Overall it was a great little shakedown trip.  Since a picture is worth 1000 words, I will stop writing here and add some of the incredible scenery.  Enjoy.

Mike and Sophie sailing out

 Arch and beautiful SS work from Sergio Galindo

Balandra, our destination

Selfie at Balandara Beach

Ferry to the Mainland from the Baja Peninsula

 Mike and Sophie relaxing

Shelly with a Sophie pillow

Balandra Back Bay

Balandra Hills South Side

Lovely Sunset

Shelly Sunset

Moonrise over Balandra

Venus after sunset

Mike putting together spare anchor rode

Seahorse swam by the boat

Seahorse underwater

Seahorse closer

Swim ladder and bottom of Avatar in Crystal Clear water!

My Merman Miguel

Clam digging

Chocolate Clams are good to eat

Hanging loose in the Sea of Cortez

Shelly mermaid

Can you see the jellyfish?

Snorkeling in aquarium like conditions!

Cornet fish (a big one!)

Fishies like to hide in the shadows of the rocks

Coral and Sea Urchin

Black Coral

Scissortail Damselfish

The Aquarium of the Sea of Cortez

Mike dives down and the fish scatter like he is a predator

The fishies watch him swim away

King Angelfish

Huge Lobster!!

The very elusive and seldom seen, Mooish Idol

Moorish Idol face

Sophie thinking, this has been an awesome trip!!

Mike sailing us home to La Paz

Avatar's cutter rig looks lovely

Shelly at the helm.  Checkout the new electronics in front of the cockpit