Leaving Costa Rica, May 16, 2008

We are sitting at anchor outside the Fish Hook Marina in Golfito. We did all our check-out Wednesday, and hoped to leave for Ecuador on Thursday. However, we were all so tired, after fueling up and provisioning, that we decided to wait till today.

As cruisers, we know we aren't supposed to leave for any big trip on a Friday...superstition from ??? (I figure that was made up by some marina owner who wants you to stay tied up for one more day). So, technically, we have already left as we have checked out of the country and have left the dock.

We will pull anchor around 12 noon as, before that, we are running against a strong current in the Gulf. This is quite an adventure and will be the farthest I have been from land. Ralph, having sailed back from Hawaii with my brother Rob, has had offshore experience.

Wish us luck and continue to look on the blog for daily updates...or maybe more if I get really bored!!