This is the first Christmas that we are not going to be with our kids and it is going to be hard one for me. We are currently anchored by an airport where cruisers are having their friends and family fly in and the plane just came in. So I am seeing dingys go by after picking up their guests and it is making me feel sad. We have not had internet for a LONG time, so email is the only way to keep in touch with friends and family back home. Lately we have been sending emails to friends and family and have been getting NO REPLYS back! Its very disappointing to dial in with the Sat Phone and the only email I get is the latest weather file I requested and that my blog update worked successfully. Because we do not have internet access we can not see any comments left on the blog, unless Jill passes them on to us in an email. We like getting comments, but if we have sent you an email lately, an email response to this email address would be fantastic! Think of it as a Christmas present to us!

Another storm blew through last night with a bunch of rain and strong gusty winds. And it is cool out. It is 76 degrees in the cabin this morning and I can't remember when I have seen the temperature that low here in Panama. I be the locals are wearing their warmest clothing this morning.

We are heading off to the swimming pool anchorage today to meet up with our friends on Better Days and spend Christmas with them.