Monday, August 1, 2016

Day 25 to 30; Ocean Crossing from San Blas, Panama to Cartagena, Colombia

Arrived in Cartagena today.  Made the ocean crossing around the Darrien Gap.  The boat, the Stahlratte, is a 120 year old vessel that was a fishing platform for 90 years, a hippie commune for 10 years, a Green Peace interceptor ship for a while, and now takes back packers and adventure motorcyclists around the Gap.  As of now, there is no other way through, around or over.



















The boat was a bit of fun, we parked and dove for lobsters, went fishing, had a bonfire, and played in the sun and sand for a while.  My bike is still in Colombian customs, and to be honest, I am looking forward to getting back on it.  



Trip Summary
Today's Leg: 0 miles
Total Distance Traveled: 5,027 miles
Total Borders Crossed: 8
Total Countries Visited: 9
Total Times Stopped by the Police: 5  Tickets Issued: 0



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