Sweet River

Rio Dulce, or Sweet River. This has been the first time that Boto has been in fresh water and she along with her crew really liked it. The Rio meets the Caribbean Sea at the town of Livingston then winds its way into El Golfete and on into Lago de Izabel. The trip along the river is through steep cliffs and wild jungle with occasional settlements along the banks, it is truly a visual treat, to that end we hope you enjoy our trip along the Rio.

welcome to Livingston

 

first leg up the Rio




navigating the jungle

 

the welcome wagons [or canoes]



full of joy

the beautiful colors

We’ve mentioned the shopping, but we just can not resists revisiting the market.

Rio Dulce 

Then there’s people you meet along the way, this trio is a long way from Boise.

If you think you’re commute is no fun, try hauling the days firewood.



the entrance to Lake Isabel

 

is guarded by Castillo San Felie
























We couldn’t have a photo session without a diva, so let us strike a pose.



this is Lake Isabel



so is this

Denny's Beach Bar, Lake Isabel

'still life'

Of course our trip into Lago de Izabel was peaceful and calm, we were chased off the lake shortly after sunrise by high winds and big waves, hey we’re seasoned ocean sailors, but a lake squall is scary. Then Captain Butthead snagged a fishing net, now there’s a good time, untangling an underwater net from the rudder and keel at 0600.

ah, sunrise

sunrise with some nasty weather

back on the Rio, with clear skies

I too had a POS to get around in back in the day, note that one can see the folded cuff of the drivers jeans through the gunnel, that’d be a hole in da’ boat, but she still floats.

 

this house is for sale



hook em'



back on Texan Bay

the calm waters of Texan Bay

these folks deliver fresh bread to the boats

got an old tire

turn it into a Tucan

the yellow building is a school

this is the school bus

farewell to Livingston

Well, it’s now May 10th and we have put Guatemala astern and worked our way through Belize. We had been on the fence with regards to visiting Belize on the boat as we have heard many negatives from other sailors and there has been an increase in crime, including attacks against boaters. We can tell you that all went well for us in Belize and we were pleasantly surprised by our experience. Guess that goes to show you. Well, hope you enjoyed the tour of the Rio, we’ll get back with our visit to Belize shortly, for now adios.