Within 10 minutes of arrival in a tiny village in Costa Rica (hardly a sprawling metropolis) locals arrived at the boat with items for sale including beer, cigarettes, ice creams, fruit, vegetables, diesel, waste services, an offer of take-away pizza and freshly brewed coffee in thermos jugs. I think this is possibly one of the best examples I have seen of the entrepreneurial spirit I was taught about in A-Level economics. Would this happen in England? I understand that the prices increased as each pair of boats arrived. Hats off to them! Still trying not to keep busy but each time I sit down I think of something else I can do to improve the dinner. Roasted red peppers (from the Costa Ricans) for a start. Relaxing tomorrow, honest!

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May 14, 2008 at 2:19 pm
Magdalena Naef
Hi Michelle,
I truly enjoy reading your blog. How long will you stay in Panama? Do you know when the boats will make the passage through the Canal? I will try to watch over the Web Cams.
RELAX, RELAX,RELAX!!!!!!!! One day you will be sorry, if you don’t.
Greetings,
Magdalena
How is Jan doing???Please say Hi from me!!!