I just got internet back this morning, the phone has been spotty but I managed a few calls and emails on the iphone yesterday. It’s still raining but “they” are saying after Wednesday the season should turn and the bulk of the rain should be behind us. I haven shot a fish in weeks as the water is filled with logs, mud, and there is no visibility. God I wish for some sun! I don’t have a dry towel and everything is damp and dank on the boat. Mold has been growing in hyper drive and i see just how bad my leeks are. I know where they are and will fix them this dry season, it’s the chain plates and stanchion bases.
I believe the buses are running again and I will go to Panama City to get my parts on Wednesday. I have to figure out what I’m going to do for my visa which expires on the 22nd, I’d like to not be stuck on a bus for Christmas. Coasta Rica is a 15 hours on buses for me each way, ARRRGGGGG!
I’ll have another video up this week that will show you guys the 20k Cal 46 my buddy bought, what an awesome boat!
I’m sorry if I haven’t returned everyone’s emails in the past week or replied to posts, i just haven’t had the means. A French boat went up on the reef here during the worst of the weather. A few friends and myself tried getting it off that night but it became too dangerous. After my buddy got pitched off the deck into the black water we decided to leave it. The boat wasn’t someone’s home and if you use rope instead of chain on your anchor, well, ship happens! The owner showed up the next day and got it off the reef using two launchas (40HP each) and it took about 4 hours.
Anyway, Life should be easier after Wednesday :)
Cheers.
Peace, Love, and sunshine!
– Alex