28 November 2021 | Fairfax, Va
11 November 2021 | Fairfax, Va
10 November 2021 | Altoona, PA
09 November 2021 | Canton, OH
08 November 2021 | Springfield , IL
07 November 2021 | Near Alton, IL (Hartford, IL)
06 November 2021 | Independence, MO
06 November 2021 | St. Joseph’s, MO
05 November 2021 | Topeka, KS
05 November 2021 | Abeliene, KS
04 November 2021 | Kansas
03 November 2021 | Interstate 70 Colorado
02 November 2021 | Moab, UT
01 November 2021 | Fruits, Utah
31 October 2021 | Near Ogden, Utah
30 October 2021 | Utah / Idaho border
29 October 2021 | Glenn’s Ferry, Idaho
28 October 2021 | Boise, Idaho
28 October 2021 | Pendleton, Oregon
27 October 2021 | Columbia River Gourge
AIS Display of Ships Atlantic to Pacific
15 June 2010 | Panama Canal
Marilyn
The AIS display showed what seemed to be hundreds of ships. We could see those in the Atlantic anchorage, the Flats waiting to pass through the Canal, those already in the process of going through the Canal and even those waiting on the Pacific side. Truly an amazing display. We found later that AIS is required for ships (and sailboats) transiting the Canal. If you do not have it, you have to rent a unit from them.
Entering Panama Canal Breakwater
15 June 2010 | Colon Panama
Marilyn
We called Cristobol Control for permission to enter the breakwater about 4:00 PM. We then entered the breakwater, following a dredger, about 5:30 and proceeded to Shelter Bay Marina -- bery close to the entrance.
Ship Anchorage outside Panama Canal
15 June 2010 | Breakwater Caribbean side of Panama Canal
Marilyn
As we neared the Panama Canal, we saw MANY large ships. Thenk goodness for the AIS. We called many on the VHF and it was good to be able to call them by name. The weather was fair but we faced several thunderstorms -- complete with lightning.
Wing on Wing
12 June 2010 | At Sea
Marilyn
This is the first time we have sailed mainly downwind. We found it to be an amazing experience. We sailed several days "wing and wing" with the addition of the staysail. We used a preventer for the mainsail and the whiskerpole for the genoa. In 15-20 knots of wind we made 7-8 knots -- our hull speed.
Arecibo Telescope
04 June 2010 | Arecibo Puerto Rico
Marilyn
Sam and Marilyn flew to Puerto Rico and decided to spend the first day signtseeing. Sam has always wanted to see Arecibo Radio Telescope. It is on the north shore of Puerto Rico, in the hills (I hesitate to call them mountains). The site was chosen because it is part of the US and close to the equator. It also has the adcantage that there is a natural "sink hole" which is below the telescope itself -- and used for the reflector.