Comments on: Panama to Colombia: Adventure on the Caribbean http://eatrunsee.com/2014/02/01/panama-to-colombia-adventure-on-the-caribbean/ Our journey around the world... Sun, 05 Mar 2017 06:01:51 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=4.1.41 By: Les Petits Pas de Juls http://eatrunsee.com/2014/02/01/panama-to-colombia-adventure-on-the-caribbean/#comment-247 Thu, 10 Jul 2014 02:36:01 +0000 http://eatrunsee.com/?p=1494#comment-247 Bev, Richard! you guys just rock! thank you so much for all the information! I’ll look into it as soon as possible and book our trip soon! (I used to not be subject to seasickness but have experienced it way too many times lately not to bring Dramamine with me; and after reading your adventures, I’ll buy more!)

Just by reading you, I’m excited about the prospect of the trip and can’t wait to be there! but meanwhile, we’ll enjoy Brazil a bit longer! ;-)

Enjoy the Road! Run swift and far!
Cheers!
Jul’

]]> By: Bev http://eatrunsee.com/2014/02/01/panama-to-colombia-adventure-on-the-caribbean/#comment-246 Wed, 09 Jul 2014 20:28:07 +0000 http://eatrunsee.com/?p=1494#comment-246 Hey there Julie. It was a grand adventure – the type that’s not too pleasant at the time, but that’s awesome to talk about later! We booked through Mama Llena – they own a group of hostels in Cartagena and Panama City and also offer sailing arrangements between the two cities. They work as a booking agent for many of the boats that do the crossing, but don’t actually manage the boats themselves. They do provide information on each boat and a summary of feedback about the captain etc., as well as a calendar for each of the sailings to help you decide which boat to choose. Your departure date will narrow down which options are available to you as each boat doesn’t sail every week. The website for the Cartagena location is http://www.hostelmamallenacartagena.com/sailboats.html.

We’d recommend that you consider a catamaran instead of a sailboat. The catamaran is a more stable vessel and we heard good reports from other travelers who used this option instead of the sailboat. If you or anyone in your party is vulnerable to sea sickness, definitely take this option as opposed to the single hull sailboat option. And make sure you take Dramamine sea sickness tablets with you just in case (even if you’ve never been seasick!). We had at least half of our boat sick at one time or another (and some for virtually the entire sailing). Take lots of water and your own snacks and alcohol too – your boat may provide some of these provisions, but it’s good to have your own on hand too.

That should help you get started. Let us know if you have any more specific questions and we’re happy to help as much as we’re able to!

]]> By: Les Petits Pas de Juls http://eatrunsee.com/2014/02/01/panama-to-colombia-adventure-on-the-caribbean/#comment-243 Tue, 01 Jul 2014 14:52:45 +0000 http://eatrunsee.com/?p=1494#comment-243 OH MY GOD!!! that’s quite an adventure! and we’re looking into which sailboat to board when we get to Cartagena to cross over to Panama! I was going to ask you for info and advice… would you give me some? looks like your captain just kept his calm and held on to it all, good job of him (that’s his job, anyway, right?) but wooooooowwwww

would you still recommend the same company to us for example, for the trip back?
I can’t wait to get there and live a great adventure too (but without the mast problem…)

;-)

Happy Trails, guys! Enjoy the Run!
Jul’

]]> By: nicola marshall http://eatrunsee.com/2014/02/01/panama-to-colombia-adventure-on-the-caribbean/#comment-232 Fri, 09 May 2014 22:17:19 +0000 http://eatrunsee.com/?p=1494#comment-232 Only just read this, OMG what an exciting adventure indeed! Stuff going wrong always makes the best stories, provided that you get out safely… I’ve recently added a second item to the ‘times Mark has nearly killed me list’ but way way less exciting than the above. Cannot wait to see you in the summer to get lots more stories! N

]]> By: Denise http://eatrunsee.com/2014/02/01/panama-to-colombia-adventure-on-the-caribbean/#comment-179 Thu, 30 Jan 2014 01:22:09 +0000 http://eatrunsee.com/?p=1494#comment-179 I can certainly see Bev remaining calm in this situation. That woman is a ROCK. I am glad you had a team dynamic on the boat that helped you all get through this difficult and nerve testing event. Rich that was so well written I was on the edge of my seat, and knowing you made it – because you are in fact present to share the account did not make it any less suspenseful.

]]> By: STEVE http://eatrunsee.com/2014/02/01/panama-to-colombia-adventure-on-the-caribbean/#comment-178 Wed, 29 Jan 2014 23:55:32 +0000 http://eatrunsee.com/?p=1494#comment-178 WOW,Richard that sounds amazing,what an ordeal.Are you going to write a book when you are done?Reading that just takes me away to when i was travelling,best to you and bev. from steve in vancouver(your ford guy)…

]]> By: Richard http://eatrunsee.com/2014/02/01/panama-to-colombia-adventure-on-the-caribbean/#comment-173 Sat, 25 Jan 2014 18:24:10 +0000 http://eatrunsee.com/?p=1494#comment-173 Thanks, John – yeah, it was a little on the stressful side there for a while. (I thought you, and especially Judith, might like the Star Trek reference in there… :) )

]]> By: John F. http://eatrunsee.com/2014/02/01/panama-to-colombia-adventure-on-the-caribbean/#comment-172 Sat, 25 Jan 2014 18:07:51 +0000 http://eatrunsee.com/?p=1494#comment-172 What an adventure indeed!

Glad you guys made it safe, but this experience really shows what a team you truly are and how you can handle challenge even in the face of adversity!

Great narration too Rich! Looks like you guys are really having a blast!

]]> By: Richard http://eatrunsee.com/2014/02/01/panama-to-colombia-adventure-on-the-caribbean/#comment-168 Sun, 19 Jan 2014 13:38:42 +0000 http://eatrunsee.com/?p=1494#comment-168 Thanks, glad you liked it :)

]]> By: Percy http://eatrunsee.com/2014/02/01/panama-to-colombia-adventure-on-the-caribbean/#comment-165 Fri, 17 Jan 2014 20:32:51 +0000 http://eatrunsee.com/?p=1494#comment-165 Good story, video and photos.

Enjoyed reading it and trying to imagine what it was like. That is what armchair adventure is about “trying to imagine”. You guys lived it a major difference! Enjoy the rest of your trip.

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