Doing stuff in Panama

We spent many days around the Western Panamanian islands. From eating lobster at Isla Gamez, to swimming and hiking on and around Isla Paridita, fun fun fun! Our friend Marjean joined us for 4 weeks, overlapping Erica's 3 week visit. Later just before we set sail for Ecuador, Sarana and Leonidas rendezvoused with us and we toured Isla Paridita once more for the views and for a stock of mangoes for the crossing.

More Panama

Here are more pictures of our favorite places on the islands

Western Panama

We have been enjoying the beautiful islands of Western Panama. From Isla Parida, to Isla Gamez, Cebaco, and Bahia Honda, we enjoyed the swimming fishing and comfortable climate. The following pictures illustrate our trip with friend Marjean and daughter Erica who joined us once more for 3+weeks before heading back to Colorado to begin working and adjusting to living back in the States.
Soon we will be setting sail for Ecuador 600 miles or so south of Panama ........

Golfito, Golfo Dulce

Pictures of anchorage at LandSea, trip to north end of Golfo Dulce.

Onward Down the Coast, Drake's Bay, Corcovado Park

Nestled on the Northwest part of the OSO Peninsula This area has many secluded reachable by boat only hotels, and excellent hiking trails. We met several volunteers who pay $24 per day for food and lodging for the privilege of working to help preserve the wilderness on this peninsula as well as on Cano Island, 12 miles off the coast.

A Class "C" River! Cocodriles! National Park Carrara

Think twice before launching in this river. Rio Tarcoles a must see for those who haven't seen a Crocodile in person. Incredible, prehistoric, and loads of them sunning near the highway on the way to Parque Nationale Carrara where we spent the better part of a day hiking and viewing Costa Rican wildlife. We saw Scarlet macaws, toucans, lizards, irridescent butterflies, kotamundis,and other animals we have yet to identify. This park is where the dry tropical rainforest meets with the southern more humid rainforest. Notice the croc trailing what looks like a long rope--perhaps it was a water skier on the other end?

Happy New Year!!

A Very Happy and Prosperous New Year to All.