11 April 2010 Coco Bandero

The EJ's Voyage
Mike Everton-Jones
Sun 11 Apr 2010 15:05
I have been very lazy with the blog lately... sorry!
 
In truth, we are too busy snorkelling, soaking up the sun and wondering what we will eat for dinner! Provisions are running low, no more fresh vegetables or fruits but still some meat in the freezer. And of course from time to time a local fisherman would catch up with us and provide lobsters or fish. So we are not starving!
 
The water is wonderful here. Always clear and hot. We have had some amazing snorkelling and yesterday was the best of all. So many fish and beautiful huge corals.
 
We had some difficulties finding a good anchorage spot last night which was a bit traumatic. But all was well in the end. However the anchor alarm kept on beeping because of a wind shift which moved the boat and set off the alarm. Mike ended up sleeping in the cockpit to be closer to the monitor. Actually he has been deserting our bed for quite a few nights now. It is so hot at night that the breeze on deck is very much welcome.
 
The weather is generally good but the wind always picks up at night bringing some clouds and very brief rain showers.
 
We visited the local "museum", actually a hut in which a Kuna had displayed all sorts of items and painted and wood carved the story of the Kunas since the origin of time. Quite funny but some of it was interesting. The Kunas originated from Columbia. He is recycling the empty plastic bottles and made a door and a side panel for the hut with them. Innovative or what!
 
A photo of Mike in front of the "Bakery"...
 
Hope you are all well
Catherine and Mike

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