Blogs from Isla Colon, Bocas Del Toro, Panama, Central America Caribbean - page 7

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Not really but it applies, just wait :) Hola to all! I'm really over this project I have been doing all day so I thought it might be good to record some thoughts and experiences. While I'm a little past the half way point of this study abroad, I feel like i have been here forever and at the same time, time has flown. And it really has. Its still a strange thing having so much time to myself, so much time to think. Just me and my dog all day. I guess i kind of miss the hustle and bustle of a normal semester, but why should i? My tica mama asked me the other day if I was sad that it was just us three living in the house ( because all her children ... read more
Bocas beaches
Isla Carenero
kayaks make me yak


The excitement of the first night in Bocas Del Toro (situated on an island called Isla Colon) consisted of going to the cash machine to get some money, spending it on food in the supermarket, which I then cooked in the hostel kitchen and ate before chilling in the communal area while listening to the Reggae music blasting from the speakers. What an busy bee I am!!! When I went to bed, the music was still playing really loud and I wondered why I had been told this was a quiet option... So I didn't have the best night sleep, but the next morning I was up early to investigate boat trips around the islands. I only really wanted to stay 2 nights in Bocas, so a day trip was the best way to see as ... read more
Zapatilla
Bocas Del Toro
Bocas Del Toro


Bocas del Toro, Panama March 7th—14th After driving back to San Jose, we spent two nights in the Margarita’s B&B where we have stayed before (a very cute, inexpensive place where we meet the most interesting people from all over—lots of Canadians, some Americans, and Brits ), turned in our car and got a taxi to the small airport in the city. We flew on a small airplane - Nature Air airlines. If every seat on the plane were full, it would hold 21 people. We were lucky the day we flew, there was only one other passenger besides us (and the two pilots). (To get it off the ground, they first have to wind up the rubber bands that spin the two props.) It did have GPS so they could find Bocas easily. The other ... read more
San Jose from the plane
Inside of Guari Guari
Jim outside Guari Guari


It happened again...our Bocas blog got published while we were editing but not sent to anyone. Click on previous entry to see it. We're coming home today!!... read more


Sunday, February 27 (Skip) Awoke this morning to rain, not sure when it started during the night because both Barb and I had inserted earplugs. There are dogs, dogs and more dogs on this island (I'm sure also on the mainland) running loose and maintained in many households) and everyone understands what uncontrolled dogs do best!! By best guess it they are used for security in the homes. Anyways, this part of Panama is noted for the heavy rainfall and I must say this area's reputation is being upheld. As I am writing this blog sitting at the kitchen table looking out the, unscreened and no glass window, there is standing water wherever I look. Unglassed windows with shutters on the outside, for this area, makes a lot of sense, because of the hot and ... read more


Saturday February 26 (Skip) Well this day started off very exciting! Upon leaving our bedroom I ran into a couple who were supposed to take a early bus from David to Panama City and guess what, no buses running because of large protests along the Pan-American highway and into Panama City. These protests are being run by indigenous people of Panama who reside in areas that Canadian mining interests want to mine. President Martinalli (not sure if I spelled his name correctly) was trying to push through legislation allowing this company to mine. Protests have been building for the last week and I guess things are getting pretty hot this weekend. http://www.panama-guide.com/article.php/20110226112014874 Soooo, Barb and I discussed our options and finally said, what the hell, we'll go for it and see if we are able ... read more


Zijn we weer..... Nature Air (vliegtuigmaatschappij in Costa Rica) had een aanbieding naar Bocas del Toro in Panama. Twee nachten in een hotel aldaar en de vluchten heen en terug vanaf San Jose. We wilden er al een poos naar toe maar er waren geen vluchten beschikbaar. Iedere drie maanden moeten we het land uit voor 72 uur dus we hebben er een nacht aangeplakt in Bocas del Toro. Met de bus gingen we naar San Jose, de z.g. Interbus. Ietsje meer comfortable dan de gewone bus en wat meer relaxed. Interbus brengt je nl van hotel naar hotel, geen gedoe met taxi's enzo echt ideaal om in Costa Rica rond te reizen. Hotel geboekt in San Jose want de vlucht ging de volgende dag om 13.00 en om 12.00 moesten we op de luchthaven Pavas ... read more
02 Mini vliegtuig - mini airplane
03 niet meer dan 17 personen - no more than 17 people
04 mini vliegtuig met mini wiel - mini airplane with mini wheel


What an absolutely wonderful 6 days I had in Bocas. This may or may not have been due to the fact I was in a stunning location, staying in a cool hostel, only minutes away to pristine beaches or perhaps the fact I was drinking 50cent beers most nights surrounded by wonderful company. Hmmm I wonder if I'll get through a blog without writing the word beer??!! All beers aside, oh how I put a few beers aside (haha I can picture mum's face right about now!) No in all seriousness I absolutely loved Bocas del Toro and the time I spent there. As soon as I stepped off the boat onto this small island town I felt a good vibe. I felt welcome and I felt hot, bloody hot! With Noah, one of the guys ... read more
wish you were here?
red frog beach
amazing sunset


Sorry it has taken so long to write again! Since last time, we finally finished our open water dive course (this seemed to be an ongoing joke with the staff at UDC), found our sea legs, took the boat back to La Ceiba without puking, bussed it to San Pedro Sula, bid farewell to Delaney, got food poisoning AGAIN, and made our way through Nicaragua and Costa Rica to Panama. After a grueling 12 hour bus trip during the day we arrived at our first stop in Nicaragua, Leon. There isn’t all that much to the city, but there are plenty of things to do in the mucho bonito surrounding areas. On our second day, we went volcano boarding in the afternoon. Unfortunately on the way there, another bus coming from the opposite direction broke down ... read more


I made it to Bocas on the last lancha last night after traveling for 24 hours straight. I'm at the Golden Grill which offers free internet access. Last time I was here there was a church preacher screaming on a mic in the park across the street- today there are mormon missionaries. I've never seen them in Bocas but did have a run in with Jehovah's Witness surfers back when I lived here. They were super nice and gave me free pizza. The current missionaries are more agrresive and do not have free pizza. I met with my botanico friend and we will head to Isla Popa and the Peninsula Valiente latter today. Until then I am enjoying yummy food, free internet, a hot shower and people watching in Bocas town. ... read more




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