Sailing to South America

Around ten years ago Emily sailed from Cartagena, Colombia to Panama with her aunt and uncle through the incredible San Blas Islands in the Kuna Yala district of Panama. It was an amazing experience. So when we started making plans for this Pan-Am journey and thinking about crossing the Darién Gap, we got excited about the possibility of crossing to South America by sailboat.

San Blas Islands.

San Blas Islands.

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Costa Rica Part II – Where the Bad Road Ends and the Good Life Begins

Costa Rica continued to charm us as we successfully sought out the elusive quetzal, hiked through cloud forests, and crossed many more rivers to make our way to deserted beaches on the fringes of wild jungle.

Playa Josecita.

Playa Josecita and the edge of Corcovado National Park.

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Costa Rica Part I – The Monkey Trail and the Microcerveceria

Ah, Costa Rica. True to its reputation, the land of Pura Vida did not fail to impress. For three weeks we basked in the warm waters, surfed the waves, hiked the jungles, ooohed and ahhed at the amazing flora and fauna, and drove some epic roads, including several river crossings.

Where the road appears to end...

Where the road appears to end…

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