Here is Splendid as she sits off of the island of PorVaneer in the San Blas.
I almost didn’t make my charter. I ran around like a madman all day yesterday and when I got home I pulled the Yamaha 9.9 and put it in the cockpit and put the dink on deck. I got so winded I almost passed out and started a lo grade fever. I called the guys who are coming for a charter and told them I have to make the call when I get up at 4am. They were bummed but understood.
When I got up I felt better but all the medication gives me a hell of a headache.
I do this thing when I’m about to go somewhere. I just drink my coffee and watch the sunrise, it gives me perspective, it was a good sunrise.
Anyway I decided it was time to get the hell out of Linton sick or not.
As I was hauling anchor a boat came by with Lisa, the most famous of all Kuna mola makers. I’ve known her since the last time I was here. She needed a ride back home and I told her to climb aboard. We had an interesting conversation about what is going on with the Kuna culture, kids on drugs and the appearance of televisions in the last 5 years. I told her I was interested to make a documentary on the Kuna and she invited me to visit her in rio cedra (an island) and take as much video as I want. She is the secretary to the chief of bout 1000 Kuna (Rio Cedra).
We had head winds and had to motor the day, it took about 9 hours to get to Porvaneer. After dropping Lisa off I decided to spend my last 10 bucks on a coke and chicken dinner as I wont be so broke in the morning. After Dinner I met Sam (guy) and Destiny, two travelers from the states, they asked me if I knew anyone who could sail them around for a few days. Ron and Kathi had already told me it was cool to bring other people so my charter just doubled in Plata ($) and people. We are all going to see the San Blas and sail back to Linton on the 14th.
I’ve explained to everyone I need to take it easy and everyone understands.
Anyway, I feel the wind has changed in my life. When I get back I’ll have a few bucks for all my medical stuff and I may get the satee reupholstered for my next charter. I’m also going to get my guitar and bicycle fixed.
Even though I feel like crap, life is pretty damn good :)
I may not blog till I get back but will probably make a comment or two.
Peace, Love, and changes in the wind!
Alex