The satellite phone system (FBB 150, for those who care) continued to be a source of frustration and on- going angst. Javier, with Falcon Electronics, finally personally came to the boat and spent the entire afternoon Saturday trying to find what the problem was. With no resolution in sight at the end of the … Read More →
Well, I knew things were going way too well…..It’s just not normal for things to be so easy! So, it wasn’t too surprising (but, yes…very disappointing…I could get used to easy!) when we hit a glitch. John reactivated our satellite phone on Tuesday, except that it took until Tuesday night to get the job … Read More →
Did you see the crew of Mystic Moon doing the Happy Dance?!!!!!! We described the transit in 2009 as challenging with all the mechanical, steering, wind and current issues. This Canal Transit could not have been better….no harm, no fouls and no strikes…..oh what a joy and what a relief. I describe the feeling … Read More →
Congratulations to my Mom and Dad on another successful crossing of the Panama Canal!! This time from the Caribbean to the Pacific. We got some good shots of them going through the Gatun (yesterday) and then the Miraflores locks (today). A few are below and you can see the full set of images HERE … Read More →