Don't Bother

We docked today at Topolobampo. Needless to remember because there's nothing here to remember - just a port settlement where the only employment is loading produce onto outgoing export ships.

A shuttle delivered us 15 miles inland at Los Mochis. This village would have been an altogether forgetful place except for, perhaps, the 'deer dancer' in the park (note his headdress) and a couple English language students. A young duo team approached us as we prepared to return to the ship. The boy had some writing on a sheet of school paper. The girl, a little older, appeared to be a little more fluent and there to help him.  They asked if we would answer a few questions into a hand-held recorder. As I was responding to the questions, I marveled that these kids appeared so happy and healthy in this seeming out-of-the-way place.

Two hours off the ship made it glorious for us to return and have a late lunch. Shortly we leave for Loreto, tomorrow's surprise port.