by GWTAdmin | Dec 31, 2015 | Fakarava Tuamotus French Polynesia, Fatu Hiva Marquesas, galapagos, Hanamoenoa Tuahata, havana cuba, Hiva Oa, Panama canal, Rio Chagres, Top 10 2015 South Pacific Sailing Destinations
Approaching 2016 begs for a “best of” summary of thus far the most exciting year of my life, sailing over 10,000 miles, from Northern Florida to New Zealand. In that time we’ve traveled through 10 island/country/territories countries... by GWTAdmin | Feb 7, 2015 | classic american cars, cruiser activities, cruiser destinations, cruiser transportation, havana cuba, moto taxis, pedicabs
Classic cars, two on a bicycle built for one and a mototaxi cruise along Havana’s famous beach side Malecon.Havana’s American 50s and 60s classic cars are as iconic Hemingway, rum and cigars. They are undeniably awesome. Just... by GWTAdmin | Jan 28, 2015 | Bocas del Toro Panama, cruising destinations, cruising life, cuban health care, havana cuba, mariel hemingway marina, sailing South Pacific
Doctor making “boat calls” in Mariel HemingwayMarina aboard Journey. Wayne is the patient.“Where are you going to be in a month’s time to have those stitches removed?” asked Wayne’s concerned Jacksonville Florida dermatologist. It was late November.... by GWTAdmin | Jan 24, 2015 | cruiser destinations, cuba's casa de particulars, havana cuba, strange new year's traditions, terraza los pepes havana cuba
Part of the fabulous view at Terraza Los Pepes casa de particularin Havana Cuba, our New Year’s eve “on the town” spot.The rooftop flag was a great landmark for finding our way back.”Wherever you are, you don’t want to be out on the... by GWTAdmin | Jan 23, 2015 | cruiser destinations, cruiser transportation, cuba's casa de particulars, cuban food, havana cuba, meeting locals, pedicabs, terraza los pepes havana cuba
Dawn view of the capitol dome of the white house.It was taken from the rooftop of Terraza Los PepesHavana Cuba casa de particular.“What would make you feel our trip to Cuba was worth it?” I asked Wayne, knowing it was not only an illegal detour, it was an... by GWTAdmin | Jan 22, 2015 | “A Cruising Guide to Cuba" by Amaia Agirre and Frank, Caribbean map, cruiser destinations, dry tortugas, havana cuba, Panama, sailing South Pacific, Virgintino
Map courtesy of “A Cruising Guide to Cuba” byAmaia Agirre and Frank Virgintino.Sloppy red arrows and lines charting between the US and our Panama destination are mine.“Where are you headed?” we asked the crew aboard Christina, a sizable Voyager catamaran,...