Sailing to Panama - Day 2

Up around 7. I slept very well, dad didn't but that's probably because he literally slept all day yesterday.

When we got up, we were along the Panamanian coast, the first land we've seen in a while.

Dad got up, but he's still not that great.

We caught two mackerel, a king mackerel and a Spanish mackerel, on fishing line dragged behind the boat.

We sailed until mid morning, then anchored between two islands. Were staying here until tomorrow, so we all got the snorkeling gear and snorkeled to one of the uninhabited islands.

Dad did the snorkeling as well, but said afterwards it probably didn't do him any good.

Locals of the Kuna people come in their small dugouts and sell you stuff, from fresh lobster and crab, to beer, coke and rum. Our captain bought a very large crab and a very large lobster, presumably to cook tonight.

After lunch not to much happened. People snorkeled or took the dingy to the other island we are near (this island has a family living on it, in a little hut). Dad slept again.

Later in the afternoon dad came up and said he's finally feeling human again. He looks much better too. He hadn't been eating much either, but he started snacking this afternoon. Good to have him back again.

People played chess and cribbage into the afternoon, others went to the other island, generally just lounging.

Supper was a bit later tonight, around 8, it was lobster and crab, mine and dad's favorite! After supper everyone on the boat went to the further island to have a bonfire, except myself and dad (and the captain and first mate). Ten years ago I would have done it, but I'll let all the kiddies have that fun now. :-)

I went to bed sometime after 11 I think.