We rented a car in Salinas, on the south coast, and zipped up over the mountains to San Juan just an hour away on the north. We had fond memories of some good times spent here with friends the last time we passed through over ten years ago, and were … Read More
Coastal Puerto Rico
We rented a car and headed for the north coast to find some waves for the day. Jobos is a cool spot, that’s pretty good for beginners, with the only problem being a wicked rip current that does a circle in the bay. Once out to the sand bar, though, … Read More
From D.R. to P.R.
We were in no way ready to leave Santo Domingo, but a weather window had opened up for crossing the Mona Passage between the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, and we needed to take it. It’s a stretch of water notorious for beating up boats that try to cross during … Read More
D.R. Independence Day
I’ve always been a sucker for these old crumbling buildings. I love the color, the layers of paint, and the fact that despite their rough outward appearance they still contain family life behind their doors. It’s only once the roofs collapse that buildings seem to cease being useful. But once … Read More
Around Santo Domingo
One of the first things we do in a new country is draw the flag (DR is the only flag in the world with a bible on it), and then read some of the history of the place we’re visiting. Such an easy way to learn—for all of us. Our … Read More
Santo Domingo, D.R.
From Port Antonio, Jamaica to Santo Domingo, Dominican Replublic is four hundred miles. That’s 48 hours on this boat, so when a three-day weather window appeared on the forecast we started getting ready. And fortunately, the forecast held. Not only held, but was every bit as calm as was forecast, … Read More
Boston Bay Shredders
We rented a car for the day, intending to first hit up some waterfalls, and then head to the beach. When we got to the Reach Falls turnoff locals standing on the corner started screaming at us that it was closed, then jumped in their cars and started chasing us … Read More
Port Antonio
We spent a little more time in Discovery Bay, not doing much besides sailing and snorkeling. When the wind died out again we loaded up and headed off to Port Antonio. These two have an underwater language they use, complete with hand signals and screaming. Probably wouldn’t pass muster with … Read More
Discovery Bay Sailing
We spent a couple of days in Montego Bay getting groceries and internet situated for work. It’s a nice enough place. The guys on the dock work hard all day and then fire up spliffs in the evening while they handline fish off the dock to bring home for dinner. … Read More
Jamaican Rumble
When the strong winds out of the southeast finally let up after nearly three weeks, they shifted to the north, bringing with them a nip of the Arctic U.S. At least it felt that way to us, but in reality it meant lows of seventy degrees. Time to dig out … Read More
A Chicken’s Pace
Little Cayman is a tiny island of around 150 people. About ten miles long and one mile wide. When the weather is no good for being in the water you have to go looking to the land for excursions. Fortunately we met Johnny, who gave us a car, and we … Read More