Driftwood

Rain . . . It has not really rained since I got here. We actually totally drained my hull, so we only had about an 8-day supply of fresh water.  Not that we were worried.  Actually, we gave 10 gallons to Windsong as they were having an issue with their water maker. This afternoon we filled the Port hull and half the starboard hull. So we are pretty set.

This morning we got a call from Grace saying a log was headed our way. Windsong said it had hit them in the night. Since we are pulling 30-foot logs off our bow regularly we figured I should take a look.  It turned out to be a 70-foot tree.  Courage, Mother and I were walking on it as it drifted past the boat.  We decided to tie it to the bank, as we did not want it returning tonight. We will set it free before we depart, but are not taking any chances of a midnight collision.

This after noon we visited the village for dinner. They killed a few chickens and cooked them in onions, a type of cilantro, and something red. It is a powder that does not have a smell or taste. They said it was just for color. What ever it was, it was great with rice.  For desert we had yellow plantans that we placed in the fire. They peal them and just set them in the ash - - So good. They also do it with the green ones, but the yellow are my favorite.

We will most likely depart tomorrow with the tide. A group of the local ladies are coming out to say goodbye and if the weather holds we will take them for a little tour of the river. They are really a nice group.  Rather shy when Courage and I try to talk with them.  It usually ends up with them covering their mouths and giggling.

Charles from the Peace Core will join us for the trip to Panama via some of the Perlas Islands. We plan to take advantage of his Spanish and see if we can learn a few things.

Storm: Mother and I visited the palm tree that has the Seeds and I will send a few back. When they dry they are very hard. Sound like rocks when you bang them together.

Since it rained the termites are out in force. The boat is covered in them.  I think they scared off the mosquitoes for today :-)

Sending big smiles.
Loyal