NOT SURE IF THIS IS A REPEAT BUT WELL WORTH MY THOUGHTS AGAIN

Our time in and about Costa Rica has come to an end.  Somewhat bitter sweet as we do LOVE this country, our friends here and the feeling of home that has grown in our hearts.  Looking back to 1994, 1998 and last seasons’ 2012 visits we are  filled with memorable months of land travel that  afforded us the  opportunity to really experience this beautiful tropical country.  We truly do have a sense that we “know” this part of Central America.

 To date this season highlight has been sailing here and raising that Costa Rican courtesy flag, (which signifies the country that you are visiting).  Yesterday, January 27^th, 2013 we departed Golfito and spent the night at Punta Balsa which was about 50 some odd miles travel for the day.   We did sense a difference in the weather.  First of all no afternoon rain and the presence of a breeze that was refreshing.  We arrived just in time to anchor before the sunset and to watch the incredible new moon rise.  Absolutely stupendous with its rich red golden glow and so huge.  The evening was so bright and complimented with a solar shower – the water kind.   Sitting on the upper roof of the dodger we star gazed and slowly eased ourselves into bed for a very comfortable sleep.

Today, we are charted towards Isla Partida and are enjoying a very calm sea, clear skies and a dolphin escort.  Still just love those guys.  These local fellas are fairly big, with lots of white spots on their backsides and side………I whistle and they seem to acknowledge us and playfully guide us along. There is little traffic out here and for a change we seem to be further out then usual-rather than travelling very close to shore.  We are about 15 nautical miles out- close enough that you see the land very easily.  Unfortunately we have been following a fish net………marked with black flags and white buoys.   This is a very long system of nets……….and finally The Captain decides to cross  “the line” as we are beginning to travel away from our evening destination.   All goes well and we are back on track with lines of our own out there to catch supper.

We are both very excited about the next chapter of the trip; a new country, new culture, new waters.  So, as we travel on we continue to be filled with that Spirit of Adventure, that sense that there is yet another few pages to turn………….keep in touch and The Lord willing we will chat again.