It's The Little Things

Panama is a beautiful country with amazing sights and sometimes it is the little things that get your attention. This very friendly grasshopper joined us for a little sail from Bocas Town to Red Frog Marina. We did not charge him the usual $3.50 water taxi fare.

Enjoying the ride. Hang on tight Mr. Grasshopper or you might just become fish food.

The insects get your attention here in Panama but the "real thing" is all about your friends and day to day life. Living onboard a 44 foot boat with your mate, day in and day out, takes some patience and fortitude. What makes it all worthwhile?

A party! And not just any party, Steve's last year in his 50's. Yes, the Captain turned 59.

Below, left to right: Bill, Kenny, Steve and Craig.

And girlfriend time is priceless.

Below, left to right: Anne, Tana, Roxanne and Liz.

We do know how to have fun!

Any event can become a party. It is one of the things we love most about cruising.

The cake was not so pretty but it tasted just fine.

Keeping the tradition alive but reducing the candles....no oxygen available for resuscitation.

Gotta share Steve...go ahead cut the cake.

There is always something to discuss around the table. Sometimes it is hard to get "talk time". Imagine that!!

Getting off the boat and spending time ashore with friends makes us all remember how lucky we are

Kenny and Tana

Liz and Craig

Roxanne and Bill

And back onboard ship, it is a wise captain that knows the best way to keep mutiny at bay is to

keep the Admiral happy.

We are living the life and one day we will look back on our sailing adventure and we will remember many great ports, beautiful countries and friendly people. But best remembered will be the little things that brought us joy along the way.

Adios for now,

Anne and Steve

S/V Fine Line