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Once we rounded Punta Mala, we almost instantly moved from backcountry to urban metropolis.  As we sailed into the Gulf of Panama, the AIS was dotted with cargo ships moving to and from the Panama Canal, and debris littered the water, from big logs to small plastic water bottles. After a few days in the Las Perlas islands, we moved to the marina at the mouth of the Panama Canal, La Playita, to prepare for our passage through the canal.  We hired a canal agent who helped us wi

View from Valle Escondido Ecolodge in Monteverde, Costa Rica We’ve heard two tones when people report on visits to Costa Rica. Those who...

We recently calculated that we have spent 388 nights at anchor, so we thought it would be interesting to reflect on what makes a good...

Although we loved Banderas Bay, we were anxious to make our way further south, after reading about crystal clear warm waters and miles...