Quepos Reunion

Headed down the coast we stopped in a small anchorage just south of Quepos and Marina Pez Vela. Lo and behold several of our sailing buddies were already here! It was a happy reunion to see Jon and Shannon of S/V Prism and Jess and Josh of S/V Oleada. The anchorage was tucked in just off Playa Biesanz,  meaning Secret Beach, appropriately named for the small stretch of sand at the bottom of a steep hill covered in thick jungle growth. Howler monkeys sometimes romped in the sand and one day I spotted a yellow boa constrictor hanging in a tree overhead.

We anchored out with Prism, Oleate, Gaia, Mabrouka, and another boat whose name I don't recall owned by a family from Germany. For almost a month we stayed there enjoying the snorkeling along the rocks and reef nearby. Everyone put out stern anchors to minimize roll and keep us oriented towards the incoming swell. It was a fun time hanging out with all of our buddies. The hike up the trail from the beach to the road was fun for exercise, but a big pain for hauling supplies!

At anchor in Playa Biesanz south of Quepos, Costa Rica

Trees cover the hillsides and stretch their branches towards the western sky.

A steep, winding path takes us up to the road and on to civilization.

Hermit crabs skitter through the mangroves.

Lots of time for boat projects! Here Jon helps sew a new hoisting tab onto our mainsail.

Ninja and LoWang enjoyed the new deck chairs we purchased in Quepos.