The trip to Mazatlan took a day and a night. We arrived just as the sun came up and spent two weeks there. Karen's sister, Sandy, and her family joined us the second week. Mazatlan was a fascinating mix of the old and new Mexico. The old section of town surrounded a beautiful cathedral, plaza, and colonial buildings. The newer turista area was filled with kids on spring break.We were pleased to see a lot of Mexican families on spring break as well. We spent one morning climbing the steep hill to the El Faro Lighthouse. It is the second highest lighthouse in the world and provided a spectacular view of the city. When we left Mazatlan, Sandy's daughter Erika stayed with us on the boat and will be with us for the next seven weeks in the Sea of Cortez.
