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 →
Log 21: The Longest Day
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 →
Log 20: Finding Rainbows and Farewell to the Bahamas, Part 3: The Passage
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 →
Log 19: Finding Rainbows and Farewell to the Bahamas, Part 2: The Preparations
(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 →
Log 18: Finding Rainbows and Farewell to the Bahamas, Part 1: The Game Plan
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 →
Log 13: Dodging Sharks, Finding Dinner, & Island Hoping South
After a wonderful time hanging out near Oven Rock and Little Farmer’s Cay, Exumas, we pick up anchor and head out to what will turn out to be a whirlwind of island hopping. First stop, Rudder Cut Cay, one of the small private islands owned by famed magician David Copperfield, where an underwater statue, a... Continue Reading →