We Almost Got Trapped!

Two shorter rainbursts was all it took to convert this boondocking area into a terrible mess. The ground, mostly  mix of sand and red clay has turned roadways into mud puddles where any attempt of crossing ends in getting stuck.

So a lot of people here got worried about not being able to leave the area for the coming days. 

This morning we decided to take a walk around to assess our chances to get our car out for a grocery run.

Walking down the main road we saw a guy coming towards us. It was Brian from Saskatchewan, camping here with his toy-hauler. His mission this morning was the same than ours. So we teamed up in our efforts to find an escape route. It became clear that there wouldn't be any break-through on the main access road. 

This used to be the main access road

So we tried a road running along the power line. There were more problems that way as well. Every little dip in the road was filled with treacherous mud. Another road to the west seemed better. Underway we saw what really no visitor would like to see - piles of garbage. But finally we found our escape route to the paved road. 

 

Both Brian and I had planned to go shopping for groceries, so when he came with his truck, I followed with our car. I went to the Guaymas Walmart and filled my cart with groceries for the better part of a week. If we should get more rain our escape route might turn impassable as well.

Muddy area next to our bus

After lunch we decided to move our rig about 15m ahead to a dryer part of the ground, thus making it possible that the area, now behind the bus, could dry out in the sun. Our trusty green outdoor mat was moved and turned upside down as the area under it was muddy as well.

We have moved and turned our outdoor mat

And I am glad to say that it helped to dry the mat and the ground where it had been. 

Our mechanic did not show up today, though he had made an attempt yesterday but got stopped by the mud. But that doesn't matter as we are in no hurry.

We are hoping for sunshine for several days to end our predicament with the mud.

Beach Condos at the far end of our beach for Americans and Canadians with plenty cash. This is also a gated complex.