It was really nice to shop in Panama city. We’re back after nearly 6 hours of bus rides and carrying lots of bags. The last bus was awful as we were packed in like sardines, standing, and sweating, ARRRRGGGG! Yesterday was a bus day again as we went to Colon for food shopping (3 hours round trip) and today we are off to Sabanetas for more food shopping. I have a dang ear infection again and need to pick up some stuff from the pharmacy. I really want to find a cheap car here. I’m even thinking of getting a car in California (when I can afford it) and driving it back here. I really want a jeep. My last car was a CJ-8 scrambler and I’d love to have one again. I’ve also owned CJ-5’s and a 7. Jeeps are good transportation and easy to work on. If I ever was in one place for any length of time I’d build a scrambler from the ground up and power it with a small and economical diesel. I’m also in the process of speaking to a lawyer about opening a charter business here. I don’t think it will be so expensive to start.
I didn’t get a cell modem for my computer so updates will be scarce for the next few weeks. My friend who is coming next week is bringing me a 1st generation iphone and it is my understanding that I can use it as a modem. I checked with the local cell company and unlimited internet for the iphone is only 15 bucks a month. It will be nice to be able to update logs every few days and have email, not to mention having a camera again. I’m also going to get the SKYPE app for it which should allow me nearly free phone calls. You know for someone so out of the matrix I’m a bit of a tech weenie.
Sam and I will be off for the San Blas on Sunday or Monday. I’m really looking forward to doing some fishing and slowing down the clock. There is such a cool vibe there, everything just seems easier.
In the last week I’ve refinished our cockpit table as well as the helm. I repainted it as well as Splendid’s compass, it looks really nice. I just wish I could get a coat of paint on the rest of the boat, its just a matter of time.
Oh yeah…, I forgot to talk about our latest batch of home brew. We are drinking our first batch of coopers home brew beer, ITS AWSOME. Really good beer. When Sam and I were in Panama city we went out to a micro brewery and had some really nice beer. I think our Coopers came out better and I’m not just saying that because we made it. If you want to have some fun and make some really nice beer at home find yourself a coopers home brew kit. It is my understanding that you can buy them at wallmart or kmart, I forget which one. I’m sure you can order them over the internet as well.
My buddy who is coming is also bringing us some citric acid and Sam and I are going to start making our own cheese. Check out youtube for cheese making. Mozzarella is a snap and you can make a big batch in about an hour.
Well guys, I’m off. I may not get a log up for a few weeks but that will change soon.
Peace, Love and Panama
Sail far and Live Slowly.
– Alex
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thanks for the tour may all your dreams come true
Happy Birthday. Alex.