Posts Tagged Squall

Tahiti Bound

Underway again and still looking back not forward. People say never look back, but in this moment the view was better back there. The green-capped mountains of the Marquesas were blurred by the increasing level of atmosphere separating us, and as I followed the slight but noticeable curve of the earth, their landmass slid ever […]

Loathing Lightning in Beautiful Costa Rica

When I left El Salvador, Panache was ready for a 30+ day crossing to the Marquesas. After getting 20 miles offshore, I decided to change course towards Costa Rica for three reasons: 1. My Nikon point-and-shoot I left on Bella Star was being held hostage in Costa Rica, waiting for me. 2. Costa Ricans take […]