Stay Curious
Returning from the birthday trip in Boquete, we were ready to get back on the hook in the anchorage. While the colorful patrons and convenient amenities at Bocas Marina have been pleasant, the nights are much more disagreeable. We toss and turn through the night in our pullman berth, a slice bigger than a twin-size... Continue Reading →
It’s been about a week since we first arrived in Panamá. We’ve been battling a strange sense of complacency since our arrival. We are busy-body explorers constantly searching for a muse, but so far we haven’t scratched the surface of this beautiful archipelago. Were we just tired? Needing a break? I’m still unsure. However, what... Continue Reading →
QUICK UPDATE!First, sorry it's been awhile! Lots of good things on the horizon, but we are getting back in the saddle. second, if you are new to the blog, these "logs" are more like chapters than traditional blog posts. they're longer but expand into the gritty details giving you a true view into our lives.... Continue Reading →
First, a quick note. Sorry for the day delay on dropping this post. We've been having a tough time with our internet provider here and we were mistakenly cut us off! We went into the city today to get it straightened out, so we're back up and running, but that was definitely unexpected. Also, this... Continue Reading →
(No need to waste time on the backstory here. If you haven’t read Part 1, check it out here). *Warning: This article does contain some cuss words. I made the conscious decision to include them, keeping true to the real dialog of the story. Please read at your own discretion. Thanks for your understanding. The... Continue Reading →
As I type the words you now read, processing their chronology, I sit with numb butt cheeks, listening to Buddy Guy, Rememberin’ Stevie, lightly swaying under the Milky Way, sailing through the Caribbean Sea. Attempting to process what in the world we are doing… I wonder what the next 24 hours will bring. *Side note,... Continue Reading →
The sun peeked out from the horizon as we roll out of bed aboard Belafonte in Long Island, Bahamas. Several days of exploring Clarence Town, Dean’s Blue Hole, and other spots near our anchorage, we decide to follow the advice of other cruisers, guidebooks, and locals, and rent a car for the day to explore... Continue Reading →
Suspended in the clear cool water, I watch sand slowly drip from an underwater ledge into the abyss below me. I lock eyes on a black particle in the sand. It funnels down like a leaf floating on a flowing river toward the edge, and then pours into deep shades of blue circles around a... Continue Reading →
I stand on Belafonte’s bow, arm wrapped around the furled jib, like a playful kid hanging off their parent’s neck. We are approaching Calabash Bay, Long Island, Bahamas. I scan the water’s horizon for color changes. Scouring our entry path for coral heads, large rocks, and any other navigational hazard that could turn any dreamy... Continue Reading →
Night has fallen, and warm hues dance in the spotlight of a large glowing outdoor stage. The upbeat Soca music is turned down, grabbing our attention. We stand in the crowd alongside proud Bahamians, sailors, tourists, locals, and Kalik enthusiasts. The Bahamas’ Prime Minister approaches the microphone. He announces that sailing is now the official... Continue Reading →
Sailing la Cosmica 