We anchored in Bahia Naufragio and action finally happened at 12.30pm. Our Agent, 7 Inspectors from all the different government departments and 2 nurses sailed over to us

The protected areas of the Galapagos Islands have such a fragile ecosystem that there are mandatory requirements for yachts and visitors to protect it.

We arrived at the river mouth of the Rio Chone in the Bahia de Caráquez late afternoon but we were at the bottom of the tide so had to wait for high water to get in and disembark.

We waved goodbye to Jo and Ian as they sailed past us on the ferry and after a few quick emails and facetimes, pulled up the anchor and left around 4pm for our 3 day sail to Ecuador.

We’re finally ready to leave Panama City – Geoff and I have had 4 weeks here and have loved the diversity of it all but we’re ready to move on now.  

As a lot of you know, cooking is never at the top of my to do list and going to the supermarket is even worse (this is what we have Woop for!)

This is probably a blog that only the ladies will be interested in, and will totally understand where I’m coming from!

Our once in a lifetime experience started today!

With help from Eric Bauhaus, author of the Panama Cruising Guide and sailor of over 50 transits through the Canal!)

Yes, we’re back in the San Blas islands for another few days – this time with beautiful sunshine and so far, (fingers crossed) no lightning.

Well, we had a busy day today, we arrived in Linton Bay Marina at 1pm where it was all go!

We said goodbye to Shelter Bay Marina after breakfast and headed off on a new adventure to the San Blas Islands. 

We’ve had to get various repairs done on the boat whilst it’s been in Shelter Bay Marina, and currently on the hard, so we thought we would take the opportunity of coming back into Panama City and this time experiencing its more modern side.

I treated myself to an original Panama hat complete with box and a demonstration on how to fold it.

We arrived at Shelter Bay Marina in Colon at 1pm last Thursday, but we couldn’t complete Customs and Immigration there as the office had closed at 12 noon – Maundy Thursday is a big holiday here. 

A few photos from Old Town Panama on Easter Sunday.

The wind on Saturday was very strong out of the NNE which gave us the possibility of laying the end of Honduras 300 miles to the southeast of San Pedro, Belize. 

Well, one of the advantages of cruising is that you can change your mind and itinerary any time you like! And that is just what has happened.

…that’s the motto of Cay Caulker, a predominantly mangrove island, over 4 miles long and cut in two by a swift flowing small boat channel that leads to the Caribbean side of the island.

Belize has three offshore atolls which offer some of the most sensational diving in the country. This morning we were up early and set sail for a day of snorkeling. The sea is the most incredible colour, different shades of blues from cobalt to light turquoise, I have never seen such clear water.