December 19, 2025 I arrived at the marina last Monday evening to find poor BEHEMOTH still wrapped in plastic and with her batteries dying. From the day she was taken out of the water to get new teak on her deck and her bottom painted to the moment I stepped aboard in her slip she … Continue reading Marina Vista Mar (Panama). Costly local politics and cartels; a long-time on the road (some books); perspectives for 2026
November 28th- December 5th This leg was supposed to be just Juan David and me, but delays in Ecuador meant I couldn’t make it to San Diego in time for Thanksgiving with Marina. Instead, she joined me in Quito, where we celebrated at my son’s place with my father, sister, brother, and nephew. We grilled … Continue reading Cartagena to Colon-Panama
February 9, 2023 I am writing from Suvarnabhumi international airport while waiting for my flight to Paris; it’s delayed. Almost one month has elapsed since I came back from Ecuador and, other than a short trip to Hua Hin (see last post), I've stayed put in Bangkok. My mobility has been even more limited; I haven't … Continue reading Bangkok: on my way; diet; updates from BEHEMOTH; Depardieu, Rumpf and Labatut
Sailing to the Pacific 