October 2009
Monteverde
There are many ways for travelers and their money to be parted in the Monteverde Cloudforest area. It's not especially expensive to be there, it's just that there are many, many tourist activities available, all for a fee. We skipped the butterfly gardens, the guided hikes in the national park, the Sepentarium and insect zoo, […]
Monteverde, Costa Rica
From our trip to the Monteverde cloudforest, including great shots of hummingbirds and us ziplining.
South to Gulfo Dulce
We had a rolly and uncomfortable trip from the Gulf of Nicoya to Gulfo Dulce. We started out with a quick trip from Punta Leona, where we were comfortable and happy, to Bahia Herradura. Despite the barrier island and deep bay, Herradura is a rolly anchorage. We were not impressed and left after one night. […]
Climate Change
We try to keep a positive viewpoint in our lives in general and on the blog in particular, so we post a lot about seeing whales, not to mention teeming throngs of sea turtles, sea lions, eagles, and boobies. While this is evidence of a healthy world, there are other, less promising signs that we […]
Puerto Jimenez
Puerto Jimenez would be a cruising Mecca if it wasn't across the bay from Golfito. It has a large and comfortable anchorage, with easy access to a town with supplies, restaurants, and tourist activities. The anchorage at Jimenez is on the north side of Punta Arenitas. The bottom is somewhat steep, but there is a […]
Punta Leona
Scream spent several lovely days in the bay at Punta Leona. Punta Leona extends about 1/4 mile north from the east side of the Gulf of Nicoya. The bay on its east side provides good if not perfect shelter from the swell. You can anchor in pretty much any depth as the sandy bottom gradually […]