Nov 11, 2009 | Random
At 7, we were taken by a small boat over to where the Winfli was anchored. We pulled up to the 30′ sailboat and a dark, impish man with dreadlocks introduced himself as Captain Bruno. As we loaded our bags on board, the other four passengers arrived. The English...
Nov 5, 2009 | Random
Another day in paradise. We spent a good portion of the day wondering about our upcoming sailing trip. What were the other passengers like? Would we all still get along after 4-5 days in close quarters? What about Captain Bruno?
Nov 4, 2009 | Random
At 5, we hopped into a pickup truck and headed north. At first we all wondered why the trip required four wheel drive. The wondering stopped after an hour of unpaved, winding mountains paths and especially after we drove through a four-foot high river. The trip ended...
Nov 3, 2009 | Random
Panama City, especially the area around Luna’s Castle hostel, is not particularly fun, attractive or safe. Generally these are three things one looks for in a travel destination. And so, after a few nights there, we were all ready to move on. We felt that a day...
Nov 2, 2009 | Random
No trip to Panama would be complete without a visit to the Canal. So, after a couple cups of coffee, we got into a cab and headed toward the Miraflores Locks segment of the canal. We arrived at the observation building and paid $5 each, not quite knowing what to...
