Local Boat

These are carved in one piece from local cedar or laurel trees. They can last for 30 years. Up til about 3 years ago, they were the main boat here, but now all the tours and water taxis use fiberglass boats. Most of the big trees are gone, so few of these are being made now...

Rainy Days in Paradise

May 18th 2006
Wednesday we took a boat trip to the mainland and visited friends' property there and then went snorkeling. Unfortunately, we hit a big rainstorm even though we'd waited for couple of hours for it to pass...it's warm enough here, even in the rain, for getting soaked to be an OK experience! Their property is beautiful...off the grid and waterfront backing up to jungle covered hills. The snor ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama » Bocas Del Toro » Isla Popa

With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more

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