My trip to Colombia via the San Blas islands started at 5am Saturday morning when the pick up truck ($25) came to collect us from the hostel, Mamallena, in Panama City. The hostel had arranged the whole thing and advised which boats were best. There were eight of us making the trip - Chris and Jade (Ozzie couple from Melbourne), Catherine and Ben (English couple reunited after volunteering in Central America/Caribbean), Chris and Jon (not a couple, met in Melbourne, Chris stressed he's actually a Kiwi), Nina (Swiss - I'm sure there are more Swiss travelling than actually in Switzerland), and me (one of millions of travelling English). We eyed the truck, our pile of luggage, and ourselves doubtfully - were we really all going to fit in one SUV? Well actually, surprisingly yes, and the
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