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¡Feliz Nochebuena!
🕑 Added 2025-12-24 20:31:04 +0000 UTCIn Nicaragua (where we just arrived) and in Mexico, Christmas Eve (Nochebuena in Spanish) is more important than Christmas day itself.
The bureaucracy in this part of the world can sometimes be frustrating, but we've generally had good experiences with port officials, who have usually been very friendly and helped us through the maze of officialdom with a smile. This time they even bought their nice dog with his little booties on!
Top tips for navigating these situations; Attempt to speak the local language (even if you suck), be patient, offer cold drinks, and - most importantly - get yourself an official stamp! We've had many laughs with the officials as I attempt to stamp every document in a vain effort to impress 😂
Comments
David Utidjian
That is one fine looking pooch.
Dave Howell
I believe the dog is a drug sniffing part of the Customs team. The boots are there to prevent claw marks on the vessels being inspected and to give the dog traction for safety. All of this is just my assumption.
MiQ Bohlin
I’m interested in the dog moccasins - I understand that they give a better grip on different decks and that they also protect decks from getting claw marks, but isn’t there also a risk of infections that the moccasins may prevent? In both ways? Or am I overthinking this?
Maarten van der Heijden
Just before the new year I want to thank all those who made this project possible, be it building TallyHo or supporting the project. You all made possible that I could enjoy and learn about the crafts involved for years. I hope to follow through for several more.
Gary Guttebo
Did you happen to bring along that string of lights that ya ran up the mast fer Christmas up north? At any rate, I hope you guys were able to sit topside and enjoy a mug of Christmas Cheer under the stars …. … Fair winds!
Tom G Richardson
Merry Christmas to the Captain and crew!
SailorJim 61
Happy Christmas to the captain and crew aboard S/V Tally Ho I have heard Imperial is a good beer in that “neck of woods” Costa Rican I believe Cheers
thomas m tordel jr
Happy Holidays Everyone
Danny Vanstraelen
merry Christmas to all Tally Ho fans. Friendly border control, a smile never hurt anyone…
Arthur Bouweriks
Fijne Kerstdagen 🎅
Charles K. Hof
I love the dog's boots. Most considerate of your decks. Falice Novidad Tally Ho Crew
