The internet is slow and expensive and often when we send a message which we later find has not gone. Likewise our telephone is expensive to use anywhere around South America so apologies for the limited communication. Fri 16 Oct At sea Sat 17 Oct Manta, Ecuador. A lovely day. The fishermen we saw in the port have brought their catch to the beaches. We take the shuttle into this small town where the Saturday market is in full swing. Loud South Americ...

The internet is slow and expensive and often when we send a message which we later find has not gone. Likewise our telephone is expensive to use anywhere around South America so apologies for the limited communication. Fri 16 Oct At sea Sat 17 Oct Manta, Ecuador. A lovely day. The fishermen we saw in the port have brought their catch to the beaches. We take the shuttle into this small town where the Saturday market is in full swing. Loud South Americ...