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1) Marina Chahue, MX

Jessica
Adam

UPDATE

Volare just entered Marina Chahuรฉ. We draw 7โ€™.

 We entered at high tide which was +1.8โ€™.

In the channel our depth gauge read 9.5โ€™ at the lowest.
After the channel, approaching the marina we saw 8.5โ€™.

The marina is charging our 44โ€™, MX$396p a day, MX$2728p per week, MX$7040 per month.
These prices are without power or water. To add those would be 15% more.

No possie discount… but at $20 USD per day ….
(note:
municipal marina …)

Jessica & Adam

VOLARE


2) GUADALAJARA LAND EXCURSION:

While our alternator and mast stays are being replaced, and we wait on parts from the USA, we rented a car for a week and drove 5 hours from Puerto Vallarta through the gorgeous and very safe mountains to Guadalajaraโ€ฆ



Day 1 โ€“ we stopped on the way for lunch in Tequila. The meal at Solar des las Animas was set your hair on fire outstanding! The restaurant is on the main square and part of the Solar des las Animas hotel, which is pretty fancy 5-star-ish.  Anyhoo, we made a reservation of a room for later in the week. After lunch, we did a recce around d town in preparation for later in the week when we would take the Tequila Train from Guadalajara back to Tequila, and then another day/overnight visit on the way back to PV.  Itโ€™s too hard to taste Tequila for 3 days in a row, so we broke it up and that was just fineโ€ฆ Evening meal was at La Chata and superb.


Day 2 โ€“ after checking into the historic Hotel Morales, we took the hop-on-hop off bus around Guadalajara. 
Great decision.  Cocktails and dinner in Tlaquepaque neighborhood at Cafรฉ Luna was YUM.

Lake

Day 3 โ€“ drove out an hour to Lake Chapala. Visited the towns of Chapala and Ajijic.  Wonderful โ€“ think Lake Tahoe meets the Chilean Lake District. Not too crowded, clean and just nice. Cocktails in the church square was fun. We stumbled into a Mexican funeral where half the people were on horse, plus a marching band, and for every one shovel of dirt onto the casket, there was a shot of tequila poured over the casket. I wanna go like that!!!

Lake
            2
Tequila Train

Day 4 โ€“ took the 90-minute Herradura Tequila Train to the Herradura Hacienda for a full 10-hour day of education, touring the fabrication facility, tastings, a sit-down fabulous meal for 1000 beautiful guests and the best mariachi band Iโ€™ve every seen, plus some very talented and sexy dancers.  The train was a party train filled with Mexicoโ€™s finest citizens and dressed for a very elegant affair. Sexy.


Day 5 โ€“ rented bikes and rode out to Santo Coyote restaurant for a big fat Mexican Brunch that cannot be beat. Hit the MUSEO DE LAS ARTES UNIVERSIDAD and caught a brilliant Diego Rivera and Jose Orozco exhibit.  Had a late-night meal at some taco joint that was overrated. Then we dialed in a Tequila Bar on my TequilaMatch I-phone App. This turned out to be the grooviest bar Iโ€™ve been to with a bunch of hipsters, and a cool DJ spinning LPs. We got out of there just barely before the sun came up.


Agave

Day 6 โ€“ Shopping for boat stuff. Dinner was at El Diablo for thin pizza in the fancy neighborhood of providencia, which we loved.


Cooking

Day 7 โ€“ drove back to Tequila and did a private 3-hour tour and Fortaleza. Just an amazing old factory that still can make some excellent juice. Sunset at the Solar des las Animas hotel Sky Bar overlook the town of Tequila and smelling the tequila cooking in the factory ovens was just unforgettable. Our hotel room was a large gorgeous junior suit for $165 USD and worth every penny.


Press
Oven
Burned
Process
Tequila

Day 8 โ€“ drove back to PV with nothing to report, but just 8 tasty bottles of Tequila in the trunk๐Ÿ˜Š










Lisa
Lucky

Lucky Chucky & Lisa

HOโ€™OKIPA

3) Attached is a grid for offshore medical supplies. If you like it, please post it

BRAND / COMERCIAL NAMEINGREDIENTSUSES AND DOSESNOTES / WARNIGS
PAIN KILLERS AND RELATED
BROSPINA 0.3 MG VIAL W/6Buprenorphine (Sinthetic Morpine) injectablePAIN KILLER. Acute and severe pain like Kindney stone, broken bones, extensive burns. 1 vial intramuscular every 6 or 12 hoursNarcotic, may cause drowsiness. Caution if patient is allergic to Codeine or Morphine
TYLEX CD CAP.  30 capsulesCodeine / Paracetamol (like Tylenol III)PAIN KILER. Moderate to severe pain. Dose; one e/ 6 or 8 hoursNarcotic, may cause drowsiness. Caution if patient is allergic to Codeine or Morphine
ACTRON 600 MG CAPSIbuprofen 600 mg soft-gels PAIN KILER. Mild to Moderate pain like Headache, Sore throat. Dose; one e/ 6 or 12 hours. Also effective for FEVER and Inflammation.Non-narcotic pain killer, soft with stomach.
MOTRIN JR JARABE INFANTILIbuprofeno Childrens Liquid formPAIN KILER. Mild to Moderate pain like Headache, Sore throat. Dose; one e/ 6 or 12 hours. Also effective for FEVER and Inflammation. 
NORFLEX PLUS TAB Orfenadrina – ParacetamolPain Killer and MUSCLE RELAXATIVE. Dose 1 tab 3 or 4 tabs a dayWell tolerated. May cause sleepiness
TYLEX 750 MG C/20 TAB.Paracetamol (Acetaminophen, apap) Extra-strengthenedPAIN KILER. Mild to Moderate pain like Headache, Sore throat. Dose; one e/ 6 or 12 hours. Also effective for FEVERBest option for people allergic to Aspirine and derivates)
    
ANXIETY AND SLEEP DISORDER
RIVOTRIL GOTASClonacepam liquid formACUTE ANXIETY, Panic Atacks. Dose: 3-8 drops en half-glass of water, 1 to 3 times a day Works fast. May cause drownisess and sleepiness. May cause adiction
RIVOTRIL COMPRIMIDOS 2 MGClonacepam con 30 o 100 por cajaANXIETY, INSOMNIA. Dose one tab. One-half tablet to one full tablet one or 2 times a dayMay cause drownisess and sleepiness. May cause adiction
    
INFECTIOUS DISEASES
ACICLOVIR TAB 400 MGAcyclovir tablets for adultsAntiviral Medication, usefull for all type of Herpes infections like; Chiken Pox, Shingles, Genitale Herpes and Mono. Dose: One tab. 3 or 4 times a dayIt is recommended for 5 to 14 days.
ACICLOVIR CREMAAcyclovir Topical creamAntiviral Medication, usefull to treat the skin affection for Herpes Virus Infection like Mouth Cold-Sore and genital lesions. Dose: Apply 3 or 4 times a day direct in the skin lesions 
GABIROL CAPSULES. c/14Rimantadine cap 100 mg Antiviral Medication for all types of FLU. Dose; one capsule 3 times a day for 5 dias 
GABIROL SOL. 120 MLRimantadine liquid form 120 mlAntiviral Medication for all types of FLU. Dose; 5 cc, 3 times a day for 5 dias 
GREMILTAL CAPSULESOseltamivir 75 mgBest Anti-Flu medicine. Kills all infuenza and seasonal flu.  
AMOBAY CAPSULAS 500 mgAmoxiciline capsulesBacterial Infections like Upper Respiratory Infections like SINUS, PHARINGITYS and simple SKIN INFECTIOUS skin infections. Dose: one capsule 3 times a dayPeniciline Type. cautiion if allergic
AMOBAY SUSP 250 mg  Amoxiciline liquid formBacterial Infections like Upper Respiratory Infections like SINUS, MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, PHARYNGITIS and simple SKIN infections. Dose: 5 cc 3 times a dayPeniciline, cautiion if allergic
BACTRIM- F COMPRIMIDOSTrimetoprim / Sulfametoxazole tabletsBacterial Infections like Upper Respiratory Infections like  MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, PHARYNGITIS and simple SKIN infections and UTI. Dose: One tab 2 times a daySulfa Type antibiotic. Good choice for allergic to peniciline but not for those allergic to Sulfa
BACTRIM SUSPENSIONTrimetoprima / Sulfametoxazol liquidBacterial Infections like Upper Respiratory Infections like MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, PHARYNGITIS and simple SKIN infections and UTI. Dose: 5-10 cc 2 times a daySulfa Type antibiotic. Good choice for allergic to peniciline but not for those allergic to Sulfa
AUGMENTIN 12H Jr SUSP 400 MGAmoxiciline + Clavulanic Acid Children liquid formMEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, SINUS AND BEGINING BROCHITIS, UNRINARY TRACT INFECTIOUS. Doses one every 12 hours for 10 days: (calculate 40 mg of Amoxicillin per kilo, per day divided in 2 doses) Penicilin type, caution if allergic. Always must be taken with food. Never with stomach empty.
AUGMENTIN 12 H TABLETAS (875/125 MG)Amoxiciline + Clavulanic Acid TabletsMEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, SINUS AND BEGINING BROCHITIS, UNRINARY TRACT INFECTIOUS. Doses one every 12 hours for 10 daysPenicilin type, caution if allergic. Always must be taken with food. Never with stomach empty.
AZITROMICINA TAB 500 MGAzitromicine 3 tab 500 mgMEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, SINUS AND BEGINING BROCHITIS, Traveler diarreha. Doses: One every 24 hours for 3 daysNon-penicilin antibiotic, good choice for those allergic to peniciline.
ADEL SUSP 250Claritromicine liquid 250 mg for ChildrensMEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, SINUS AND ACUTE BROCHITIS, WHOOPING COUGH, SKIN INFECTIONS Doses: One dose every 12 hours for 5-10 days. (Calculate:15 mg per kilo per day divided in 2)Non-penicilin antibiotic, good choice for those allergic to peniciline.
ADEL TABLETAS 500 MGClaritromicina tab. 500 mg co 10MEDIAL EAR INFECTIONS, SINUS AND ACUTE BROCHITIS, WHOOPING COUGH, SKIN INFECTIONS Doses: One dose every 12 hours for 5-10 days. Non-penicilin antibiotic, good choice for those allergic to peniciline.
CIPROFLOX CAPS 500 MG w/12 TABSCiprofloxacin 500 mg tabsFor infections in URINARY TRACT AND DIGESTIVE TRACT. Dose: 1 every 12 hoursDIARREHA 3-5 DAYS  FOR UTI 10 DAYS TREATMENT
PIRIMIR TAB 100 mhPhenazopiridine Antiseptic for the UTI. Controls the burning – semsation. Dose; one tab 3 or 4 times a day 
EVOCS III TAB 500 MG w/7 unitLevofloxacin tabs.Wide spectrum antibiotic for severe infections like: BRONCHITIS, NEUMONIA, SALMONELLA, INFECTION ON BONES, KIDNEY, UTI, INTESTINE. Dose: one a day for 7 to 14 daysNon-penicilin antibiotic, good choice for those allergic to peniciline. Restricted before 18 year-old.
SOPHIXIN  OFTALMICO   GTSCiprofloxacine oftalmic / eye dropsFor mild to severe BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS. Dose; 2 drops every 4-6 hours. Avoid to be used in childrens if possible
INFALIN DUO GTSCiprofloxacine otic / ear drops (plus cortisone)For EXTERNAL EAR CHANEL INFECTION including SWIMERS EAR. Dose; 15 drops 3 times a day 
POLIXIN GTS OFTPolimixin-Bacitracin-Neomicin / eye dropsFor mild BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS. Dose; 2 drops every 4-6 hours. Specialy Usefull in childrens
MAXITROL GTS OFTALMICADexametasona / Fenilefrina / NeomicinaFor mild to severe BACTERIAL CONJUNCTIVITIS that requires Cortisone as an anti-inflammatory and anti-allergic. Dose; 2 drops every 4-6 hours. Avoid use in childrens. Never extend the treatmente more than 2 days.
MUPIROCINA  UNGMupirocina ointment / topicalAntibiotic for all type of SKIN INFECTIONS. Dose; apply 1 to 3 times a day as needed 
GYNO-DAKTARIN – DUAL OV Y CRA 3 DIASMiconazol / Clotrimazol (cream y vaginal supositories)for YEAST INFECTION. Directions; one supository a day for 3 days, cream in for external areas 
    
COLD AND COUGH SYMPTOMATIC HELPS
AMBROXOL SOL.Ambroxol  Sol 100 mlPowerfull expectorant for PRODUCTIVE COUGH, like in bronchitis. Dose: 10 cc 3 times a dayVery safe, no side effects
ALIREN CAPSULESAmantadin, clorpherinamine and paracetamolAntiviral Decongestant for COLD AND SINUS symptoms. Dose; one tab 2 times a dayMay Cause Sleepiness. Caution in Patient with High Blood Pressure and heart conditions.
TESALON CAPSULESBenzonatato capsEffective Cough Supresant for DRY COUGH. Dose; one o two capsules 3 times a day 
SENSIBIT D NF TAB Loratadina-paracetamol-fenilefrinaCombination to kill all syntoms of FLU. Dose: 2 tabletas 2 times a daySafe for patients with high blood pressure
    
ANTIALERGIC, CORTISONE, ANTIHISTAMINIC
DIPROSONE CRABetametason creamTopical Cortisone for ECZEMA, REACTIVE DERMATITIS. Dosis; apply in the affected areas 2 times a day Caution in childrens
ELOMET UNG OR LIQUIDMometasone ointment and lotionMost Effective topicall Cortisone, with minimal side effects. Ointment is for small areas, lotion for extensive areas or hairy skin. Dose: apply 2 times a daySafe in children
TRIDERM CREMABetametason-Clotrimazol-GentamicinTopical combination of Anti-inflammatory, antibiotic and antifungal cream. For INFECTED DERMATITIS, BURNS (1st and 2nd DEGREE). Dosis; Apply 2 or 3 time a day   
CETIRIZINA TAB. 10 MGCetirizine tabletsOral Anti-histaminic for ALL TYPE OF ALLERGIES. Dose: One a day by mouth Do not cause sleepiness. Safe for adults with High Blood Pressure
BENADRYL JBEDifenhidramine Jbe. 120 mlOral Anti-histaminic for ALL TYPE OF ALLERGIES, also as a SLEEP AID and COUGH SUPRESANT. Dose: One a tablet 3 times a day by mouth May Cause Sleepiness. Caution in Patient with High Blood Pressure and heart conditions, Do not use in children under 2 years-old.
BENADRYL TABDifenhidramine tab 25 mgOral Anti-histaminic for ALL TYPE OF ALLERGIES, also as a SLEEP AID and COUGH SUPRESANT. Dose: One a tablet 3 times a day by mouth May Cause Sleepiness. Caution in Patient with High Blood Pressure and heart conditions, Do not use in children under 2 years-old.
PREDNISONE 5 MG TABPrednisone tabOral Steroid for SEVERE ALLERGIES. Dose: 4 tabs a day and reduce 50% of dose every 3 days. Never extend the use of this for more than 25 days 
    
STOMACH, AND DIGESTION ISSUES
BUSCAPINA DUO TAB, Butilhioscine / ParacetamolAbdominal Cramps reliever, usefull in DIARREHA, MENSTRUAL CRAMPING. Dose: one 3 times a day FOR 3-5 DAYS MAX 
PLASIL ENZIMATICO TABMethoclopramide, Dimeticona/Pancreatina/Bilis de buey/Aspergilus Niger grageasDigestive enzymes for BAD DIGESTION syndrome. Dose: one o two before every meal 
FLEET ENEMA RECTAL ADULTOFosfato de Sodio EnemaIn case of severe CONSTIPATION. Dose: Intoduce the fluid by the rectum. Repeat in necessary case 
NOPAL & LINAZA POWDERNopal Fiber and broken flat seedNatural Laxative with fiber to prevent and treat CHRONIC CONSTIPATION. Dose; one or 2 spoons at bed time every day 
SENOSIAIN SUPOSITORIOS ADULTO C/5GlicerineGlicerine Supositories in case of constipation. Dose; apply by rectum as need it. No medicated 
IMODIUM GRALoperamidaTo reduce bowel movements like in DIARREHA. Dose: one tab 3 or 4 times a dayDo not use if  diarreha contens blood or there are fever.
RIOPAN GEL FCOMagaldrato / DimeticonaEffective Antiacid in case of ACIDITY AND ACID REFLUX. Dose; 1-2 tablespoons 
OMEPRAZOL CAPS 20 Omeprazol cap 20 mg To reduce acidity production in case of GASTRITIS OR STOMACH ULCERS. Dose; one capsules 2 times a day for 2 weeks 
BONADOXINA GTSMeclizina tab. 25 mgFor NAUSEA, VERTIGO AND VOMITING. Dose; one tab 3 times a day 
BONADOXINA TABMeclizina / PiridoxinaFor NAUSEA, VERTIGO AND VOMITING in children. Dose; 10-20 drops 3 times a day 








WOUND CARE SUPPLIES
MICRODACYN 60 SPRAYHiperoxidant  AntisepticKills all type of bacteria in skin and any surface. Apply gently gets skin sterile for procedures, prevent wound get infected. Does not requires rinse it and can be used to rinse other antiseptics.Perfect for people with allergy to iodine. 
YODOPOVIDONA SOL.Iodine in soap formulationTo clean deeply severe wounds, Kills all type of bacteria. Needs to be rinsed. Do not use in allergy to Iodine
STERI-STRIP Strips for wound closureApply over clean and dry skin.  
STERILE WATER FOR IRRIGATIONSterile water 500 mlTo clean and rinse woundsOnce the bottle is open must be used within one week. Sterile condition gone when is opened
AGUA OXIGENADA 500 MLHydrogen PeroxydeTo irrigate wounds  
STERILE GAUZE 10 X 10 To clean wounds and make wound dressing 
TRANSPORE TAPEPlastic porous tapeMultiple uses 
MICROPORE TAPEPaper porous tapeMutiple uses 
ELASTIC BANDAGESCotton Elastic Bansages in several sizesMultiple usesThey are abvailabe in size (width): 5 cm, 7.5, 10 cm, 15 cm. 
WHITE VINAGER  LTAcetic AcidUse it as an organic solvet to treat JellyFish bitesUse it diluted in 5 parts of plain water
ALCOHOL GELEthanol on gelUse it as an organic solvet to treat JellyFish bitesUse it direct of affected area.
HOJAS DE BISTURIEsterile Surgical BladeMultiple usesVERY SHARP
GUANTES ESTERILES LATEXEsterril Latex GlovesMultiple usesthey come in 3 sizes: small, medium and big
ARGENTAFIL Silver Sulfatiazine (Silvadene)Antiseptic for wounds, burns, instruments and surfacesIt is available is spray and cream.
XYLOCAINA SPRAY OR PISACAINA SPRAYLidocaineLocal Anesthetic for mucoses (mouth, nose, ear, vagina, anus) 
PISACAINA 2% VIALS 10 ccLidocaineInjectable local anesthetic 
PONTI OFTENO SOL. GOTAS OFTALMICOTetracaineLocal anesthetic for eye 




Lisa
Lucky

Lucky Chucky & Lisa

HOโ€™OKIPA

4) Panama Posse Gathering @ Marina Chiapas

Panama
          Posse group
Sharon
Riley
Crew
Malolo
Malolo
Margie
Bob


Riley, Sharon & Crew | Matt & Britt  | Bob and Margie

Azaya, Malolo & Blessed Life

5) Punta Mala, Panama
Punta Mala is well named. Beware
14 hours of crap head seas to make Vista Mar into the teeth of the wind. It rarely relents.
Many waves over our 10โ€™ deck. One green over the Flying bridge. 80โ€™ Hatteras.
We still were able to make 6 knots. Not fun.
Angelique is now at Flamenco. 5 power outages so far. $2.50 a foot a day.

Punta
          Mala
Dan
Angela

Dan & Angela

ANGELIQUE


6) Tehuantepec Crossing

Blessed Life
Blessed Life
Blessed Life
Blessed Life
Margie
Bob

SV Blessed Life in Marina Chiapas! A very good crossing.

Bob and Margie

BLESSED LIFE

Picture of the Week
Chris

7) PICTURE OF THE WEEK

Surf at Tenacatita, MX



Chris

SEAGLUB

La
              Cruz
Nicole
Keenan
Audrey
Garrett
Lisa
Lucky
Bob
Sarah
Suzanne

8) Panama Posse Gathering in La Cruz, MX




Keenan & Nicole, Garrett & Audrey, Lisa & Lucky, Sarah & Bob, Suzanne

MAISON DE SANTE, THISLDU,
HOโ€™OKIPA, RHAPSODY, Carinthia

Bahia del Sol

9) Bahรญa del Sol, El Slavador

Sunrise this morning   from Neshuma in Bahรญa del Sol.
Hanging with fellow Posse members Gargole and Wave Dancer. Beautiful stopCarl & Cynthia

NESHUMA

10) Bahia Cabeza Negra, Mexico

Cabeza Negra

Heading South and anchored in Bahia Cabeza Negra last night, 49 NM South of Manzanillo.
Set main + stern anchors and had a smooth and calm night.  After we set both anchors, a small fishing boat came up to us from shore,
welcomed us and asked if we needed anything.
He spoke excellent English and he said to call on VHF channel 10 or 12 if we needed anything.

Our anchorage @ Cabeza Negra = 18ยฐ36’N 103ยฐ42’W


Jay
Kelley

Phillip Jay & KelleyJO

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Suzanne

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Dietmar & Suzanne
SV Carinthia

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