Panama, 09/07/2017.

We're all set to go in the morning. Refuelled this afternoon, water tanks are full and he crew is ready.

The first leg is only 30 odd miles to the Las Perlas Islands that lie to the SW of Panama. Depending
on conditions we will be there for a couple of nibs on anchor, then it's on to the Galápagos Islands, 800 miles away and part of Ecuador.

Panama has been expensive with the long stay on this Marina, and all the fees and agents charges, but it was good to get to see so many friends and rellies in Dublin. I thank them all for coming to the service.

We stocked up in a Panamanian Costco, it even has some Kirkland products. Although it's a carded cash and carry the agent sent us a driver and pickup truck with a members card. I'm still not convinced that the likes of Costco are any better value than Aldi, etc.

It doesn't look like much wind tomorrow so we will be motor sailing again, however the engine only uses about 2.2 litres per hour with wind assistance so there's enough diesel on board for over 1200 miles. The forecast winds toward Galápagos look reasonable for us so fingers crossed.
No more internet until Galápagos so adios from me for a while.