Heiva: an exhilarating culture and sports competition of Oceania
Kiwis and Hawaiians compete against the Polynesians during Heiva Continue reading Heiva: an exhilarating culture and sports competition of Oceania
Category: Inland Travel
Back in the saddle again
We’re back on the move, sailing French Polynesia Continue reading Back in the saddle again
Last Days in Costa Rica
Abort Abort! Since we enjoyed the 10 mile Golfito hike to the Rainforest Mountain Reserve last time we were here, we invited cruiser friends Ian and Mary (MV Aegis) and Laura (SV Carinthian) to join us again. This time, we … Continue reading Last Days in Costa Rica
Big News!
First, what did we do the past 4+ months? After packing up Enjoy 4.5 months ago, we traveled to the US, Scotland, England, France and Israel! We visited friends we’ve met sailing (SV English Sally and SV Gladan), family and … Continue reading Big News!
Go Go versus Go Slow?
Which are we? I haven’t posted much, because in comparision to many of our peer boats, I see us as Go Slow versus Go Go. We know folks that left 5 years ago, finished a circumnavigation, and sold their boats. … Continue reading Go Go versus Go Slow?
Costa Rica: Part I
2 hours to check out of Panama and get booster shots! Golfito, Banana Bay Marina Recently, every port we come to, we are accompanied by pods of dolphins, both spotted and grey. From Panama, our first stop in Costa Rica … Continue reading Costa Rica: Part I
Our Panama Canal video links
November 17: Day One Imagine driving your only home, but for the first time, attached to a 47′ monohull, for 80km for two days! And, ensuring both boats stayed in the middle of each of six locks, each dumping loads … Continue reading Our Panama Canal video links
We have a date!
January 5, 2021 That’s the day we confirmed to head though the Panama canal. So far, two other boats have the same date so party on Gatun Lake that night! It’ll take two days, stay tuned. The other two boats … Continue reading We have a date!
San Andreas, Columbia, Panama crossing & canal, Italy!
San Andreas is more cosmopolitan than Providencia Leaving the quiet and lovely snorkeling in the small Columbian island of Providencia, we sailed to another Columbian island, San Andreas. More built up, very much a beach town vibe like Ocean City, … Continue reading San Andreas, Columbia, Panama crossing & canal, Italy!
Rasta Blue Mountains & Errol Flynn’s river diversion
JahB Coffee Guest House For my birthday, Don rented a car and we drove up to the Blue Mountains to stay at JahB”s Guest House. We went with two other cruiser couples, Mindy & Ron Bixel (S/V Follow Me), and … Continue reading Rasta Blue Mountains & Errol Flynn’s river diversion