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Guest Comments
"...Over the next 4 days we laughed a lot, relaxed more than we have in the
past 25 years, snorkeled w/ sea lions, hiked to Indian caves, did some
kayaking, and were taught to knee board (well, most of us) by the "ever
spry Jimmy"...he even had the kids doing 360* turns after the first day.
Alan reveled in the excitement of sailing the boat, and we all gained a
huge appreciation for a sailing lifestyle. Most evenings Jimmy put in our
Jimmy Buffet CD's while we enjoyed Jims famous Margarita recipe. How
Estrella could create gourmet meals, (and I never saw any of the parts
or pieces), never appear to be hectic or harried, help Jimmy as needed
w/ the sailing and smile so genuinely all the time...WOW!!! what an
awesome lady!!! We ate like royalty...and I cant even use the word I
used on board the boat to describe Estrellas desserts...just take the
trip and you'll find the word yourself. Most evenings Jimmy and Estrella
would retire after dinner to their cabin and leave us to the privacy of
our own family. The last night they did make an exception when Jimmy
decided to stay up top and regale us w/ stories of all the old time
sailors of he and Estrellas past. Geez!! what a time we had!!!... I
laughed so hard my eyes teared up and I did that so long my sides
started to ache...quite a nite and one that will no doubt keep us
smiling for years to come!! I was totally at ease from the minute I
stepped on the boat...Jimmy exudes total confidence in what he does.
Obviously I get the fact that he knows the boat, I could have watched
him work the boat for hours...he is truly a man in HIS element, and that
is a thing to behold.
We did so many different things....simply put, a whole lot of living was
done in 4 short days. All new, all exciting, all enjoyable, all fun,
all relaxing, ALL TOTALLY AWESOME!!!! THERE COULD NOT HAVE BEEN
A BETTER WAY TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF OUR LIFE TOGETHER!!!!!
Thank you all so much for helping to make this such a fantastic experience.
Our family dynamic changes rapidly now as the kids get older and head their
own directions. There might not be that many more opportunities for us to
be together as we were on Tesero del Mar. This time spent w/ them will
always be "freeze-framed" in my heart and mind...something that time can
never take away. Words can not express our sincere joy to have had this
time w/ them......enabled by you."
With a very full heart (and belly, thank you Estrella),
Robin B.
"...Words cannot do this vacation justice. It was the
vacation of a lifetime! If you want a vacation where you "get out
there", this is it. Snorkeling, diving, fishing, kayaking, knee boarding,
Jim's "baja death tube" etc, you make the call of what and when. The Islands
of Espiritu Santo and Partida have many gorgeous, secluded coves beckoning
you to explore and play in. I have countless hours in and on the ocean, and
this area ranks up there with the best in my book.
Of course, what made the experience extra special was Jim and Connie.
Captain Jim has 23 years experience in the local waters, he knows the
vessel intimately, he knows every reef and cove, he knows the weather
and marine conditions, you are in the best of hands with him at the
helm. He will tailor the voyage to your desires. Connie made the charter
a joy by attending to our every need... and she sure can cook! She made
sure we could totally relax between our abundant activities. We left
feeling we had made two new close friends, we think of them often. There
is no question we will go back again!"
Jeff (San Diego, CA)
"...A HIGHLY recommended vacation!!! We were a family of two adults/two
kids (8 and 10). Jim and Connie were incredibly gracious hosts catering
to our every whim and need, while keeping our safety foremost in their
minds at all times. And they made it look so EASY! Connie is a master in
the galley, producing wonderful meals that exactly matched our family's
tastes and dietary restrictions.
The Sea of Cortez scenery is breathtaking in its contrasts: the oranges
and browns of the cliff side desert against the brilliant aquamarine of
the water. Jim will take you to gorgeous, remote coves where you can
kayak, snorkel, tube, ski, or knee board, to your hearts content. There
is one special destination where you can snorkel with the playful and
curious sea lions. Connie and Jim are great fun. Within a day they felt
more like family than "tour guides." They welcomed us into their home
and immediately endeared themselves to all of us with their warmth and
humor. Our 8-year old followed Jim around like a puppy watching
everything he did from anchoring and steering to cleaning out a water
intake filter. Sign up for a trip soon -- you'll never forget it and it
is worth every penny!!"
Julie and Ejner (Belmont, CA)
"...Words cannot express how wonderful our trip was for my family and I.
The scenery was beautiful and different from anything we have ever seen,
and we enjoyed exploring in and out of the water. But I think our
fondest memories will be of the people on the boat. The crew could not
have been nicer to us.
We were spoiled rotten. Estrella's cooking was outstanding, and we
always had more than we could eat. We have been back for two days now
and it all seems like a dream..."
Linda P. (Texas)
"...We're spoiled for all future vacations after the week with you and
Connie. The way Connie tailored the food and activities even to my picky
eater, Sam, was wonderful. This was the best family vacation we've done.
I really enjoyed the fishing we did with Jim even though it was not
specifically a fishing trip. There was something to do for everyone in
our family, from 8 to 46. We're all glad we added the extra day on the
boat as you had suggested before the trip. I was a little worried the
boat would be a bit confining for rambunctious children but the opposite
was true. Our kids had a great time and wanted more. Thanks again!..."
Mike and Cindy H. (Oregon)
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