San Blas 7

Three days in paradise

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July 14th 2005
The following two days we went to other islands, going through some of the most beautiful landscapes I had seen. Islands with indian huts, the ocean so transparent that one could see the coral reefs at the bottom and green mountains on our right side. We had meals cooked by the locals, fresh lobster and fish. Phil was making the best of his British humor, Ross and Greg were reading most of the tim ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama » Kuna Yala » Archipielago de San Blas

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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