1/15
Just a quick update on the adventures of Woodwind and crew. We left the Nicoya Peninsula of Costa Rica Jan. 7th thinking we'd have a five-day easy sail/motor to our long awaited destination of Balboa, Panama. But that would be far too easy for the Gusty Smiths, right? Just as we crossed the imaginary border into Panama we got hammered by headwinds and steep oncoming seas. Steady 20-25 knot winds with frequent 40-knot gusts. So we decided to do what sane people do ... seek shelter.
But, of course, there wasn't anywhere to go near us. After two days we finally reached the only bay on the southern coast of the Azuero Peninsula -- Bahia Benao (or Beano Bay, as we call it), just 12 miles west of Punta Mala. It’s a 1970s scene … only three houses and one third-world looking bar/restaurant in front of a hot surf spot with camping. Cold beers are 50 cents, fish dinners are $2. Not a bad spot to be "trapped."
We've been hanging out with five 20-something year-olds from the northern cold-front of America, who were each traveling solo through Central America and joined forces to form an entertaining team.
We have 100 miles to go to get to Balboa, but right now it's upwind and in the world’s heaviest shipping path. It can wait.
Bruce & Jan
But, of course, there wasn't anywhere to go near us. After two days we finally reached the only bay on the southern coast of the Azuero Peninsula -- Bahia Benao (or Beano Bay, as we call it), just 12 miles west of Punta Mala. It’s a 1970s scene … only three houses and one third-world looking bar/restaurant in front of a hot surf spot with camping. Cold beers are 50 cents, fish dinners are $2. Not a bad spot to be "trapped."
We've been hanging out with five 20-something year-olds from the northern cold-front of America, who were each traveling solo through Central America and joined forces to form an entertaining team.
We have 100 miles to go to get to Balboa, but right now it's upwind and in the world’s heaviest shipping path. It can wait.
Bruce & Jan
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I have 4 children and one due on March. No regrets. I've always wanted a large family. I grew up on Lake Huron in Michigan and I miss the water something terrible. Thanks for printing the dream. And as the children become older I will see in the sea!
Michael
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