Tranquility and harsh desert beauty are key words for Caleta Partida.  Much drier this year than last at this time, the reds and browns of the desert landscape were particularly picturesque during the rise of a full moon. Fish and pelicans splashing about the boat (and a quick turtle appearance) highlighted the only noise other than the wind. The fish camp at the end of the bay was apparently unpopulated this year and there were only a very few boats sharing the anchorage with us.

Wisely choosing an anchor spot sheltered from the Corumuel winds on the first night worked out really well. However, the second night was not so good as the south west winds built up waves overnight which bent around the corner and focused on our boat. More bumping and crashing. Lesson: always anchor in the north west corner, no matter what!