Greetings from Ensemble.
In the morning the crew from Gunvor came over to help with some work on the boat. We fitted an extra radar reflector, did some minor repairs on the main sail - and had a look at the 'jury rig' for the genaker halyard. They also gave Magali a dinghy driving lesson. They were rewarded with breakfast and coffee.
Yesterday all of the World ARC boats and crew met up for a 'Pot Luck Lunch' on the beach at Chichime. Magali made hommus and a couple of loaves of bread for our contribution. We were greeted with a coconut rum punch - in a coconut (not the best for the hangovers)! The locals put on a dance, and were selling material and shirts - so we bought one of a sea turtle (help the community along) - not to mention plenty of beers.
We are now confirmed on the first transit of the Panama canal - so we need to get to Shelter Bay Marina, Colon, by the 20th. So we are off today and plan to go to 'Monkey Island' (Isla Linton) - about 40nm away.
Cheers
Dave & Magali
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