Puesta Del Sol Marina, Nicaragua

So, after 5 days of travel we find ourselves someplace completely different. At least somewhat different. The jungle is greener, there are volcanic mountains in the distance (Cristobal)

The people speak Spanish just a bit differently. Also new beers to enjoy. Tona is our favorite so far. This marina is in a remote area with a nearby village of sorts complete with a school and tienda (small store based in a house). Had to wait to continue the walk until this crowd passed by.

We stopped here for rest and fuel and both will be completed by today. Tomorrow we head south east yet again, this time for San Juan Del Sur, the southernmost port of Nicaragua. We would love to leave Ceilidh here in the marina and do some inland travel via local buses but we need to save our pennies up for a bit (or Cordovas, the local currency). Our main inland travel goal this year (2006!) is Machu Picchu in Peru. We’ll visit there, leaving Ceilidh in Bahia Caraquez in Ecuador later this year.

Besides a rest up and dips in the marina’s beautiful pool we have met other lovely cruising couples. Lanikai, Bill and Doreen were over last night for sushi. They had never experienced that yummy treat so it was ever so fun to introduce it. I am actually getting fairly good at preparing this feast and seem to improve a bit every time. Thanks to Heather and Zack we have a good supply of wasabi onboard. Of course, it does not hurt to have first class yellow fin tuna to work with. Looking forward to putting the hook back in the water tomorrow on passage.

Mentioned putting up some AVI or video files that Rich made of dolphins and jelly fish. Turns out it is not as easily done as we thought. Do any of you know a site that might allow free posting of AVI files? Also looking for an easy free site so we can post more photos of our travels without providing emails of our friends to web sharks or requiring viewers to provide same. All info would be vastly appreciated.

Bahia San Juan Del Sur is only 120 miles from here so it is a day and a night journey. Looking forward to being on the sea and into another experience. We’ll be traveling with Lanikai which will be fun. Take care all and keep in touch!

love to all from the yin side
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