Ode to our Tour Guides...

Dennis and Susan Ross

When Larry and I traveled to La Paz together for the first time we met Dennis and Susan Ross, a couple who live aboard Two Can Play, a sailboat tied up three slips away from Milagro.  Dennis is a licensed boat surveyor and had been hired, at the suggestion of our broker, to perform the survey on Milagro. We immediately liked Dennis and his wife, Susan, but I was a bit concerned as it was obvious that they were well acquainted with Milagro's owners. I needn't have worried! Dennis and Susan turned out to be two of the most honorable, most knowledgeable, most generous people I know.
Also in yacht management, the Rosses agreed to oversee Milagro when we returned to Florida to complete our plans for emigration to Mexico. For nearly eight months they checked on Milagro and sent us regular, detailed reports on her condition.
We were very grateful for their dedication and professionalism, but when we finally moved on board in October 2009 we came to learn that that this was just the tip of the iceberg. Their knowledge of all things boats and boating is encyclopedic. I don't care what question you have for them, they either have the answer or will find the answer. And their knowledge is not limited to boats, boating in the area and boat maintenance. They are well-informed about La Paz from the best place to shop for boating needs to where to get a haircut, to how to find a doctor who speaks English and, probably most important to me, how to find your way among the crazy signless streets of the city. But best of all...they are always willing to share all this information.

Sitges

During my recent visit we made plans to join them for dinner and of course looked to them for suggestions. They recommended Sitges, a recent addition to La Paz; we went, no questions asked.

Everything looks good!

Susan told us that the cuisine at Sitges had a Spanish rather than Mexican influence. Like many local restaurants it was located in a beautiful old home. Despite the cool evening we chose to sit in the outside patio area. A fireplace was roaring as we sat down at our table, trees and stars overhead. We ordered a nice bottle of wine and took our time perusing the menu. I decided on baked fish dish served with rosemary potatoes. My meal was scrumptious and considering how quiet our table became, the others were equally as satisfied. The chef sent desert to go with our coffee, the perfect end to a perfect meal. The atmosphere, the service and the company made for a wonderful evening...so much so that we took our new Canadian friends there for dinner just two nights later!

Larry, Susan & Dennis, New Years Eve 2010

We can always count on Susan and Dennis to steer us in the right direction.