Costa Rica

Well, just a short note today, there will be a long story soon, but will need to write it all down first.
We managed to sail right through tropical storm Alma, the first tropical storm to form this far south in125 years! When we went through it, she was a hurricane and we are happy to have made it in one piece. We have some minor damage to the boat, nothing we cant repàir or has been repaired, a bit shocked ourselves, but just very thankful to be alive. Are now safely anchored in northern Costa Rica , have been looked after by lots of other nice yachties and will be going a bit further south tomorrow. The whole story will be posted soon, have patience, we are still recovering!
Love to all, more in about a week!!
Jose and Jeff and Stravaig, she helped us getting through it all!

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