Alanui and Paloma were re-united today after separating a few weeks ago. We had headed into Puntarenas to go inland for several days and they had continued cruising to many anchorages and islands. Golfito was a delightful surprise. Set against the side of a steep jungle slope with towering cumulous clouds and beautiful boats all around, it was a real treat. This morning the pale light at sunrise illuminated everything in a rose hue, truly stunning. This is where Paloma will be loaded on a Yachtpath ship for delivery to Victoria B.C. and we will continue on to the Panama Canal. We anticipate transit in the second week of April, perhaps the third. The boat is running great, having recently repaired my generator (overheating) and replacing my shore power connections (burned). We hope to go inland here and see some of Costa Rica's most beautiful parks. We were reflecting on how delightful a trip this has been, we recently heard two boats were caught outside the entrance to Barillas marina in El Salvador as they were stuck in 35 knot winds and unable to cross the bar. Flexibility in our schedule and letting weather driving our timing has been really helpful. With a little luck we will get the rest of our blog caught up while we are here. By the way, for boats transiting the Golfito area, the former K&B marina has been rebranded Fishook Lodge. With all new docks and facilities it's the nicest place in Golfito, and they have slips available. If your heading this way to catch the dockwise boat you might consider moorage here. However it's not cheap at $2/ft. Oh, also I just paid the most I've ever paid for fuel. At Los Suenos it was $4.35/gal. I took on 200 gallons to insure I get to the canal with a good reserve, I'm hoping fuel in Panama will be less expensive. Getting really excited to transit the canal!!! Scott Bulger, Alanui, N40II, Seattle WA