Blogs from Bocas Del Toro, Panama, Central America Caribbean - page 2

Panama von 4. Jänner bis 22. Jänner 2017 Aufgrund der entspannten Tage (und der totalen Erschöpfung nach den Tagen an den verschiedenen Stränden) in Panama gibt es nur eine Zusammenfassung von unserer Reise durch dieses Land. Die ersten paar Tage verbrachten wir in Panama City diese Tage stehen in unserem letzten Beitrag geschrieben... Dannach ging es zur Lodge mitten in den Regenwald. Abel unser Guide holte uns von unserer Lodge ab und fuhr uns noch tiefer in den Wald hinein. Von dort aus wanderten wir ein paar Stunden zu einem kleinen Wasserfall. Danach fuhren wir wieder in die Zivilisation um unser Essen für die nächsten Tage zu kaufen. Voll bepackt ging es wieder zufuß zu unserer Lodge wo wir aufgrund des starken Regens die nächsten 2 Tage nicht weggegangen sind. Stattdessen machten wir es uns gemütlich ... read more

Today might just be my first day in my 10 months of travels, that I am truly homesick. The first day that I really wish I had my family and my city. My internet is too shotty at my hostel to be able to FaceTime my family or to send out a text that doesn't take forever to send and receive without them thinking that I'm ignoring them or that I'm dead. But, I don't realize that Christmas is but five days away unless I look at the date on my phone. There are no Christmas trees here in Panama, and if there are, you don't recognize them on people's lawns. Being surrounded by heat and palm trees completely throws off the feeling of the massive family holiday that approaches, the one that I can't wait ... read more

Well we just wrapped up 6 days in Panama. We began our 12 hour journey from San Jose to Bocas deal Torro last Saturday. On our way Kev and I joined up with a bunch 21 year olds that were studying abroad that we met on the bus. It was the first time for both of us crossing over a border by foot. We were greeted on the other side by many people.... Kev had to fight off a couple of little kids that were trying to steal his bag. Going through "customs" was laying out all of our bags in a shack while a dog sniffed for drugs. The dog went crazy sniffing my bag but I swear I didn't have any drugs! After taking 3 buses, 2 taxis 1 shuttle and a water taxi, ... read more

Having left a very wet Lost & Found in the early hours, it was an enormous relief to hit the Caribbean coastline in the glorious sunshine, where I have to catch 2 water taxis to my next residence - Bambuda on Solarte Island, near Bocas del Toro. I've heard great things about this the hostel, so my expectations are high - and I am not disappointed! The very delightful hostel is virtually 5 star in hostel terms, with a private pool overlooking the sea and chilled vibes playing throughout the afternoon. It is where a significant proportion of my time in Bocas is spent, embracing the sun by the pool or on the sofas under the covered veranda, this place is well designed for travellers. They provide a communal dinner for everyone at 7pm each evening, ... read more

The promo material suggests that this is the top Carribbean paradise. Is it? Well, not having been to any others which might claim this title, I can't say for sure. But the appellation is not far-fetched, to be sure. Sunday night the group met for the pre-trip briefing. There are nine of us (plus leader), and what a different mix from usual! First, there are 7 males and 2 females, the reverse of what is normal for Central American trips. Second, the clients represent a completely different mix of nationalities from those I've travelled with before. There are two from Northern Ireland, two from Denmark, one from Brazil (but also lives in Denmark), one from South Africa, one from the US, one from New Zealand, and me. Other than New Zealand, none of the other nationalities ... read more