I almost did an oops!

…ng quick emails to the captains of different boats. I had just prepared the next email and I was right to click send when I noticed this: “Update: On 2nd of July Fritz-the-Cat sunk: http://www.eltiempo.com/colombia/cartagena/ARTICULO-WEB-NEW_NOTA_INTERIO…” … It just made me read and reread all the details for the sailing boats I emailed …… Continue reading

Diving at Isla Coiba, Panama

…One of the days at Santa Catalina we went for a diving trip at Isla Coiba. The marine park is absolutely fantastic and I would highly recommend it if you are into diving. Enjoy.   Show options Hide options Additional options Avoid highways Avoid tolls KM Miles Get Directions Print Directions… Continue reading

Panama to Columbia: Shipping part 2

On Tuesday morning together with our sailing comrades (www.trans-americas.com) we milled around in the reception area of the immigration office. It wasn’t long before some Colombian shit hit the fan over our heads. Problem George, Bulgarians need a visa to enter Colombia. Bulgaria is the only EU country for which Colombia requires a tourist visa. George and I got so wrapped up with shipping Vida that we forgot to double-check the details of shipp… Continue reading

San Gil, TAJ DOWN

…quare Parque El Gallineral Parque El Gallineral   Nearby Barichara is a wonderful little colonial offering visitors stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The streets of Barichara. Someone get this guy a cell phone. George doing what he does best. Statues in a park dedicated to the arts.   The night before we were set to leave for the drive into Bogota, we had a little set back (although a big hit for morale). Our tent Taj decided to break… Continue reading