Because of the missed call in Cabo San Lucas, we have been at sea for six days now, so there has been little to report apart from a steady passing stream of turtles and dolphins in the clear waters of the Pacific. Although the seas have been calm, the weather is somewhat volatile and we passed through a massive electrical storm a few nights ago. Yesterday also saw us adjusting course by a few degrees to avoid a tornado which had formed under a thunder cell. The resulting water spout where it made contact with the ocean could be clearly seen from the port side. Temperatures remain around 29 degrees so we continue to make good use of the balcony.
We are now sailing along the Guatemalan coastline (about 16 degrees, 30 minutes north), and heading for the border with El Salvador. The ship is expected to dock in Puntarenas, Costa Rica about 0700hrs tomorrow morning and many of the passengers, ourselves included, will step ashore and join one of the pre-booked excursions.
Our excursion will take us into the Monteverde cloud forest (essentially a rain forest but set at an elevated altitude of around 5000 feet). The forest has been declared a biological reserve and is home to over 3000 species of animals and plants. We have been advised to take warm clothes and a poncho. Oh, and plenty of insect repellent...
We'll post a full report tomorrow evening, hopefully with some photographs of the day's visit.
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