Friday 3.28We arrived at our waypoint around 2am Thurs, and did shifts till sunup. Right on time a guide in a ponga showed up and led us through the complicated bar entrance.
Good thing we had a guide. At one time there were waves breaking on both sides of us as we were running parallel to the beach, then we turned right and sorta surfed and rocked in with some rollers.
He led us into the most backwater bayou mangrove step back in time I have ever seen. We passed several small fishing camps, and several private homes of decent sizes that were tucked in between the palms and mangroves. I think we went about 4 miles, rounded a bend and picked up a mooring at the Barillas Club and Marina. It's REALLY cool. The marina grounds are very well manicured, a cool bar that overlooks the anchorage, showers, fuel at 4.50 gal(ahem), a pool, and free wifi. There are only cruisers from 4 or five boats here. We have the whole club to ourselves.
We are surrounded by tall mangroves on both sides that is home for white egrets, and several other birds that make incredble jungle like noises. I hear the chirping like crickets, probably frogs, and the occasional swishing in the water of small crocs. Yes, we saw a mysterious log swimming across current, turn and go upstream past our stern today! We were going to scrub the waterline tomorrow. We will request hazard pay now.
After several rough nights at sea, we welcome the perfectly calm waters here. We have nice breezes most of the day, and no mosquitos. Just a few small knats.Depending on how fast we get things done we are here till Tuesday, then off again.
2 comments:
Pretty noticable change in ecosystems the further south you get. We're ready for Filbert to dissect something more exotic than a coconut!
ew. Don't do a croc.
Enjoy the rest! :)
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