Lagoon

Bahia Drake, Costa Rica

The anchorage was not too rough last night - this place has potential.  If we did not have so far to go before the end of the month, we would be tempted to linger here longer.

Tropical paradise?

 

 

Today we did manage to launch the dinghy and do a small bit of exploring.  Near the south entrance to the bay, right where the surf starts to break, lies the entrance to a small lagoon, home to a few local pangas and a couple of eco-tourist type hotels.  At high tide, we braved the lagoon entrance, following a couple of more experienced cruisers in their dinghy.  We motored very slowly up the river for a km or so, then floated back out on the outgoing tide.  Very tranquil surroundings, listening to the birds and watching the butterflies and the odd kayakers.

Back at the entrance, we tied the dinghy up to the dock at the resort and did a short hike towards the beach.  We did not go far, in spite of the fact that the foliage was spectacular - it is just too hot and humid for us as we are not acclimatized to this country as yet.  NOTE: Still no rain.

Back on the boat, we re-stowed the dinghy on deck, preparatory for leaving late this afternoon for yet again another overnight passage.  Our anticipated destination is Golfito, which should be our last stop in Costa Rica, and where we have to check out of the country.


On the boat front, I have an area of concern.  Our PSS dripless prop shaft seal looks like it is ready to disintegrate and yesterday, when doing my usual routine inspection of this stupid contraption, I found that one of the rear motor mounts had come completely undone - probably an unrelated problem.  I managed to re-tighten the mount, and checked the other mounts, but at this point I cannot be sure just how well our engine is aligned with our prop shaft.  There does seem to be quite a bit of vibration when underway and I am just hoping it will all hold together until we get to Panama city, where supposedly we can enact some more permanent solution.  Oh well, it would not be cruising if there wasn't something to worry about!

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