April 16th, Puerto Limon, Costa Rica

At 0400 Coral Princess made landfall off the coast of Costa Rica and thereafter our local pilot boarded via a small pilot launch at 0540. With the assistance of the pilot's local knowledge, the Captain docked the vessel at our berth in Limon, where we were all fast at 0622. Weather conditions: Overcast with passing showers. Wind: Westerly Beaufort Force 5. Temperature 23C/73F.
Noon Position: Alongside -- Limon, Costa Rica.

Dear Little Buttercup.
You'll meet her on the next page.

Gorgeous bromeliad growing alongside The Arroyo Inn.

The highlight of this cruise, in addition to the Panama Canal,
was our trip to a sloth sanctuary near Limon.
The next several links will tell you all about Buttercup
and the wonderful couple who rescued her.