We arrived at Puerto Bahia Marina on February 11th and enjoyed two wonderful days here.  It has helped us forget our 50 hour trip to get here.

We left Luberon on Sunday, February 9th, 4 hours later than we planned because of problems being cleared out of there.  Richard, the main man boarded our boat with two compatriots, and he proceeded to try to take our droid phone and our portable VHF radio.  The captain firmly stated that we needed them, so NO he couldn't have them.  That was after a $2,000 peso pay off the night before.  But we left the harbor at 11:00 am leaving behind our great friends Jon, Susan, and Sylvio.

For our crossing we had stronger than expected winds in the 20+ knot range and we motor tacked in uncomfortable seas till after midnight.  Winds died down and we motored sailed in calmer seas until morning when we reached Cabo Frances Viego.

Monday was much calmer in winds and seas and we enjoyed passing along the coast line of the DR.
Off of Cubo Cabron about 5:30 pm, we turned off the engine and heaved to....which meant we drifted in the open water and rested.  We actually watched a video and had dinner.  We slept a little, and then started engine again at 1:00 am.  Quiet morning sail into Samana harbor and i to our slip by 1:30 pm.

Puerto Bahia marina was like a 5 star resort and we soon forgot about the two uncomfortable nights we had getting here.  We enjoyed the pools, restaurants, the laundry, and walking around the grounds.
It will be hard to leave here!!