We are now beginning our third day of passage. It has been more than 24 hours since we last saw any sign of a boat or of another human being. Strange, and perhaps a little unnerving…..It feels very alone out here. The last time we’ve experienced anything even remotely similar was our run between the … Read More →
Panama to Galapagos Day 2
Day 2: Tuesday 2/5/2013 The highlight of the day was fishing!!!! We now have caught a total of 5 fish: 2 Bonito and 2 Skip Jack, both of which we do not like to eat so threw back, but the coup de grace was an 18-lb, 31” yellow fin TUNA…..can you say sushi, sashimi and … Read More →
Panama to Galapagos Day 1
Leaving Panama was bitter sweet: Bitter: 49’er loss. We watched the game at Benigan’s at the Flamenco marina. As Super Bowl parties go, it was lame, but the TV was big albeit all in Spanish. The Game….oh what should have been….oweeeeeeee. Yes, Darrell, dinner is on me but you have find us to collectJ))) Sweet: … Read More →
Mystic Moon Heading to Galapagos – Finally
Hi All, Yes, after a two week delay we are finally ready to leave for the Galapagos on Monday 2/4 early in the am. The initial delay was due to our FBB 150 SAT phone going down. I know I have strongly recommended this unit to many people….well, I can’t do that anymore. The KVH … Read More →
Provisioning, Satphone, and Centro Medico Paitilla…..
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 →
Provisioning……And Waiting…..
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 →
Canal Transit 2013
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 →
Welcome Back to the Pacific!
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 →
Good-bye 2012
Just a couple of photos from a joyous Christmas holiday with our family before we say good-bye to 2012…..Such a wonderful time with our beautiful family and what fun we had! It will go down in the YB annals, for sure! We love each and every one of you!!
Definition of a Bad Cruiser Day
October 3, 2012 Good Morning, Well….how was your day yesterday….here is how ours went:)))) Get up around 5:30 amish…..moving a little slow as we had partied/dinner w/Gris Gris the night before….a few cups of coffee and I start to feel better….look up and uh oh…..dark ominous clouds to the north….yep, here comes the thunder and … Read More →
