Tuesday 4 February 2025

Wandered around town yesterday buying fruits and veggies with new
friends Greg and Dieu. They're just starting out with a beautiful
Kelly Peterson 46. May go with us to Panama. We otherwise did as
planned, i.e. that favorite deadly sin that isn't gluttony or lust.
Did not even think about blog.

Mama P provided breakfast and we said our goodbyes with promise to text
her when we got to Panama. Now 0945 waiting for lift driver who was to
be here at 0900.

Finally splashed about 1100. No leaks; engine started and ran; rudder
made boat go left, right and round & round; autopilot did all proper
autopilot things; crew relieved. On dock, ready to leave.

Went to The Zaca bar (named for Errol Flynn's schooner) to celebrate
with assorted adult refreshment and wraps. Bulgarian friend, who
speaks almost no English, Greg & Dieu and we enjoyed long overdue
mellowing for a couple of hours. Back in our own bed after almost two
weeks. Ahhhhhhh!

Wednesday

Customs and immigration did not show up as scheduled yesterday
afternoon, so have to wait until today. Wanted to leave early to
ensure Providencia, Colombia, before dark Saturday. Still should be
able with good wind all the way and anyway appears easy arrival after
sunset into well protected harbor.

Very frisky departure at 1100 into anticipated two+ meter sea and
twenty+ knot wind. Sucks to be beat up starting out, but conditions
same for next two weeks. Finally came around enough to sail although
conditions still pretty uncomfortable. Past end of Jamaica turned to
downwind wing and wing. Ride somewhat better with two meter wave
induced roll. Probably be like this for three more days. Could be
worse.

Jack & Jan