From Golfito

I didn't have a chance to read Kris's sailmail response to our adventure in Drake's Bay, but David mentioned that it reminded her of the Sudsy/Suzi adventure [when they were missing in the deserts of Baja for several hours]. The big difference there was at least we didn't have a big group of people worrying about us and waiting for us. An added part of that adventure was that the next day, just before we departed from the landing during daylight hours, a big croc slithered out from under the dock. YIKES!

I did get to go on a long hike through the jungle that day, watched for a long time a scarlet macaw gorging himself with tasty fruit from a tree and a black hawk sitting close by watching for prey. There were small waterfalls along the trail and wonderful sweet-smelling flowers.

Yesterday, we got ready to leave the bay early and make our way to Golfito; when David checked the oil, once again, it was way high and full of saltwater. We were lucky to be able to turn over the engine manually several times after much effort and got the salt water out of the engine; we changed the oil and oil filter, and then changed it again, and made our way down to Golfito. I have a hard time writing about this cause there is so much more to say but it is all quite boring. We are ready for some fun, that's for sure! Mandy is here, and we are looking forward to being with them for a while before they depart through the Panama Canal. They went on a great hike today, so I hope we can do the same sometime this week. We also will be addressing our mechanical difficulties. I am able to get internet from the boat. [This means people can email them at the gmail address.] It is time to let David play on the computer for a while. Love you mucho, Suz