We say good bye to 2012 and a terrific experience in New Zealand from the Marina Palmira in La Paz, Baja California Sur.  We have been here since 18 December and though many boat jobs were completed on time the stuffing box has decided to pack it in and our trip to the islands is delayed by a yet to be determined number of days. Fortunately we love being here and though sailing would be terrific it is a great pleasure just being on the boat in this beautiful place.  So our first trip of 2013, all going well, will be to the islands!