Panama City Here We Come

I'm not really a tree hugger! This photo is from a hike in Deep Cove, North Vancouver

Thea left Golfito two weeks ago to work and file income taxes and enjoy the beauty of Spring in Vancouver. Flying from Golfito is easy. SANSA airlines flies a little commuter Caravan to San Jose three times a day for about $US95 one way. It's nonrefundable but they'll give you a credit if you need to cancel. There are lots of hotels. I recommend the Holiday Inn Express or El Jardin.

While Thea was in Vancouver her brother got engaged with his high school sweetheart at his old high school!

Randy decided to leave Golfito (too expensive, too rainy and a sombre vibe about the place turned him off). He buddy boated down with Pursuit IV. Just before Punta Mala they got knocked down by 50 knot plus winds. All three sails were damaged. Thank goodness Panama City has plenty of marine services and supplies. Randy, Lost Elvis and Pursuit IV arrive at the Balboa Yacht Club April 23, 2009 at noon local time and Thea flies in on Mexicana at about 5:30 pm. They ran into Equinox today who will also join Lost Elvis in Panama.