Golfito
Ship: Swan Hellenic - SH Diana
Itinerary: 11-Night Puntarenas to Cartagena
This morning begins with an amazing sunrise as we sail to Golfito, Costa Rica.
My carnivore diet allows me to enjoy bacon and an omelette this morning in Swan Restaurant.
While most guests are on tours in Golfito, we decided to stay onboard and enjoy the ship.
I enjoyed a lecture on astronomy and SETI from guest lecturer, Ben Clark.
We decide to get off SH Diana to do a little exploring. Our mission is to find a souvenir magnet and, if possible, a toothbrush. Believe it or not, Rickee forgot to pack her toothbrush!
Disembarking in golfito
We walk along the pier to the security gate. It is VERY hot and humid today.
Just outside of the security gate is a local souvenir shop. It does not look like much from the outside, but they have a large selection of souvenirs inside. They accepted US Dollars and even gave change back in US Dollars.
souvenir shop next to port entrance
First goal achieved, we found a monkey magnet!
About 3 blocks from the ship was a supermarket where Rickee found her toothbrush! Second goal accomplished. Time for champagne!
To celebrate our victory, we enjoy a glass of Champagne on our large balcony. Well, maybe more than one glass of Champagne.
An amazing sunset this evening just outside of Observation Lounge.
At cocktail hour, the waitress brings around plates of beef jerky. I can honestly say, in 145 cruises, I have never seen beef jerky offered as a hors d'oeuvre. It was actually very good.
For dinner each evening, waiters offer a selection of one red and one white wine. Wine, beer and cocktails are complimentary.
I ordered the Always Available Rib Eye steak with peppercorn sauce. It was a huge portion and perfectly cooked. I will be having this again.
Tomorrow, we will be anchored off the coast of Cebaco Island, Panama.
