The Story of guy and gal!

As we travel Panama   as in other  countries there are many many tourist spots  with "things"to buy and bring home  to you all.   Ahh! the decision are many  and can get rather difficult.   Sometimes the memorabilia is best bought with the person making the memory--if you know what I mean.  We do love to shop at least some of us. LOL   The thrill really is in the hunt right ladies?  and for us grandmas  it is an exercise of love for the "kidz"".  As this Abula searches for just the right color or item I think of the child I am shopping for:  the joy of remembering the voice, the smile and the bright eyes ........ahhhh so sweet!   There are a few authentic crafts here in Panama such as  the Embera Baskets made in the Indian Community  the Emberá basket is a one-of-kind piece and is the result of many hours of labor as well as an expression of the artist's own individu...

Spent the last week sailing around the Island del Ray, on to San Jose, Bayanetta and now full circle back to Contadora.  The time was spend relaxing and just enjoying with a few weeks left before we return to Canada we are truly taking some time to just take each day as it comes.  Finally, hey?  Funny that........no matter where you are one just continues to fill the days with things that have to get done.  LOL   Really though there are priorities on a day to day basis.  The Captain runs a tight ship. LOL Looking back at the last few months my favourite times are those when we anchor and explore.  Like today,  we took the dinghy and motored off across a small opening between two islands, went to shore and just walked and walked and snooped.   Found a few pipsas, which Claes will drill, drain and serve as a refreshing Coconut drink, especially tasty when chilled.  The shells on the beach are so plentiful, many crushed and ...

Wow.  nothing for weeks then the posts dont stop, hey!!!!  Such is my life....when we have internet there is a choice of either use or lose it.   Some thing like life hey?   Well we are using it and here we are in the month of March........Ides of March, hey Brutus?  Have you ever been to sea????? Oh, aren't I funny today.  Feeling pretty spunky too.  Brings me to the conclusion that the best times out here are when we are under sail, have a full fridge of fresh fish and vegies -the sun is shining, the diesel is clean and my Captain is smiling.  What more could I ask for?  You know my comment to that is:   God is good and He continues to bless us all we are required to do is take it and run with it.  The picture on the left is part of Carnival,  the festival that happens throughout the entire Sourthern and Central Americas. Though we are looking at the last month of our sailing season filled with lots of...

The last few months have certainly been filled with many enjoyable days and peaceful nights We arrived in Panama City in awe of the sight of such a huge skyline of massive buildings which is certainly impressive night or day.  Upon closer inspection it is just another huge city filled with business, malls and people....lots of people.  Some not so fortunate as the large areas of low income buildings is large and not safe to travel in.    Our time with Canadian friends, Roz and Dave was fantastic.   We were pleased that they enjoyed themselves so much and fell into "Sailing life"very well.  The White Shell lent herself to two more bodies on board and all was well. From what the pictures tell you we had a great time sailing to The Perlas Islands, exploring, swimming, fishing and just plain relaxing.  David did amazing things with the guitar and the fishing rod. LOL  It took us a few days to regroup after their departure...

Brother Rob and Sister Irene have reported difficulties in viewing the recent pictures of our adventure.  Just checked out to see if all is well and this is what I found: On the right hand side of the blog page you will see a list of pages that are offered on the blog for YOUR viewing pleasure.  As you click on each one of those pages you will find different topics.  Looking for photos you must go to the page entitled  OUR STORY IN FOCUS.  Click on that page and you should be redirected to our Photo Albums that are all saved on our GOOGLE ACCOUNT.  I have personally gone over each album and set it as being a PUBLIC view so you should be able to view the most recent pictures.  They are saved chronologically.  You will see the album cover picture and when you click on it you will be given options to view it as a slide show.  PLEASE TRY IT OUT AND LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU FIND. I have constant Internet right now...........a little modem by Digic...

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 wa...