Well we had heard lots of stories about going over the Mona Passage, between Puerto Rico and Dominican Republic. Watch the weather and don’t go near the hour glass shoals which are like washing machines with very confused seas. We luckily were going the right way, down wind!

We had a great crossing, beautiful sunset and full moon. Winds were terrific calming as we got closer to the Dominican Republic.

It was like we were on a lake when we got closer to Samana Bay.

We saw lots of humpback whales in the bay. Amazing to watch. Thanks to Jen from Our Rose we got these photos.

We found Marina Puerto Bahia further into Samana Bay our home for about a week while we look around the DR and yes relax in those crystal clear pools scattered around this resort/ marina. Sorry, but this is like no marina we have ever seen. We can not believe we have access to all the facilities of the resort.