Exploring the world on a Vancouver 36
After checking into Costa Rica in Playas Del Coco, we spend the first weeks exploring the coast along the Nicoya Peninsula in beautiful Guanacaste Province in northern Costa Rica. And we get a new dinghy!
Continue reading “Anchorage Hopping in Tropical Paradise”
After seven days of fighting currents, bouncing in the waves, and more motoring than we would have liked, we arrived safely in Playas del Coco, Costa Rica. Here we discover that the seams on our old inflatable dinghy have decided to give up.
Continue reading “Bienvenidos a Costa Rica!”
We arrived in Costa Rica on September 27, 2022 from Chiapas, Mexico. We anchored in Playa Del Coco and proceeded to check in here by visiting immigrations, the port captain, and, with a short bus ride, customs at the airport. Everything went flawlessly and people were helpful and accommodating throughout the process.
Continue reading “Costa Rica, Playa Del Coco – Entry Procedure”
With the new sails all set up and ready, we prepare for our departure from Puerto Chiapas. We spend the last days provisioning, stowing gear, and getting our paperwork in order before departing for new shores. But the weather has other plans.
Continue reading “Viva Mexico!”
I just returned from three weeks in Europe visiting family and friends in both Germany and Croatia. This trip included my usual stops in Munich, Cres, and Buzet with day trips to various other places. Leaving balmy warm Mexico for chilly Europe took some getting used to but I was fortunately didn’t experience the usually persistent Bura wind conditions while in Cres, this kept the temperatures mild. Nice enough even to go for a boat ride.
Continue reading “Current journeys and future travel plans”