Thanks Scot - a few items about how we approach our itinerary and safety/security concerns.
First, Cheryll spotted this NYT article about seven colors of blue..... (
HERE - paywall ) on San Andres (Instagram page is accessible without paywall
HERE). Definitely piqued our interest.
Second, the Seramilla Bank anchorage is about 100 nms east of the position logged for your CSSN report - and it also has a small Colombian Navy presence.
Third, Noonsite lists entrance costs into San Andres as $43 per passenger, and $90-$100 for agent fees (an agent is required -
LINK HERE). But no matter, given the big picture, $300-$500 would not be a show stopper. Costa Rica has incredibly high fees and frankly seems to view anyone on a boat as a cash cow.
Finally, we continue to monitor the situation and may actually head to Colombia first and depart from there---- even though US insurance companies will not insure us in Colombia. We do our best to understand the risk and adjust, but there seems to be a reason to avoid just about everywhere. Can you imagine what folks must say about visiting the US with some of the outrageous and senseless crimes that happen here that make world news? It's a wonder anyone comes....
I don't think we are cavalier about safety, but we have found that once we actually get to a place that is suppsedly dangerous, people live normal lives and do normal things.
Peter