During the morning, conditions begin to subside. The counter current ceases. We begin to make some progress. It’s still overcast. Dante says, “Does the sun ever shine in Panama?” We don’t know how to answer. Mid-day, off in the distance, I can see the skyline of Panama City. Panama City! We cue up Panama by Van Halen. Closer and closer we get to the skyline. Darold navigates us across the shipping lane and we see the stream of ships coming out of the canal. To either side of the main shipping channel there are dozens of large cargo vessels and tankers anchored – all waiting their turn. We take down the sails and motor over to the anchorage. We did it. We have so much further to go on this voyage, but for now – this is enough. We sailed further east than Miami, Florida. We did it. We did it. We did it..
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2 responses to “Sailing to Panama – Day 10”
You guys are amazing. I felt as though I was right there with you. Wow. Thanks for being real and honest. I have read so many blogs and it makes everything seem like a vacation. The amazing people, beautiful vistas, occasional paperwork snafus. I appreciate the real side of it all. You do have real courage. I would be a complete mess.
You guys are amazing and Dante is going to have the best life stories ever; this has to make the 10 day journey worth it (now that it is behind you).
Wow Jennifer! That sounds like an amazing adventure! Thanks for sharing the details and realities of your voyage. I can’t help but thing what an amazing experience this is for you guys, esp. Dante…showering in the rain, dolphin shows on a regular basis, “big” weather and waves. You can’t put a price on that, and I agree — hopefully makes the anxiety and stress worth it. Enjoy the Caribbean!