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Weather delays, boat repairs, canal delays all led to our late departure out of the Colon canal region, but finally the day came. We headed south with our crew now consisting of Wendy, Wayne, Paulette and Kenny.
Our first port of call would be Isla Linton. It is one of the best anchorages along the coast to the San Blas islands. It has excellent shelter from the wind in all directions. The island is uninhabited, except for a few monkey families that live in the hills. These monkeys are the real owners of the island; they usually come down to the dock by the anchorage in the afternoon.
We Canadians know not to feed wildlife, after all "cuddly bears" are not pets but creatures to be feared. I have watched Ken stop tourists along the Trans Canada Highway that thought they would get a close up picture of a black bear and warn them of the danger that that were inflicting on themselves.
Why do I bring this up? Because of a Monkey we have named Lucy!
Kenny took the sea kayak out for a trip around to discover that the monkeys were down by the shore. Ken, Wayne, Wendy and Kenny jumped into the dinghy and went to investigate. Upon arrival, they tied the dinghy to the dock, Wendy and Kenny got out onto the dock to video the monkeys. One monkey, the female nasty one, came strutting down the dock to be fed. Not knowing that they get angry if not FED. Lucy ignored Ken, so Ken tried to get her attention, he touched her shoulder and SHE attacked him. That's what Wayne caught on home video; That's what's on U-Tube, That's what's on Worlds Worst Video's. That's what's in the BLOG.
The following day we made it to the Eastern Lemmon Cays. This delightful group of islands has several well protected anchorages. Kenny spent hours snorkelling over the reef behind our boat.
Our final day was spent at the anchorage in front of the airport. The island of Porvenir has a Kuna operated office where both the immigration papers and cruising permits are obtained. There is a restaurant and hotel along with an airstrip that has one plane a day going to Panama City.
We took the dinghy to Isla Wichubhuala to check out the store and what it had for supplies. We spent hours wandering around the village. I will describe the Kuna people in more detail in a future blog when I have observed more traditional villages.
The crew departed early in the morning and it feels strange having the boat to ourselves. It has been an interesting 3 months since we started with our first guest Alanna, then Janet and Jerry, Brenda and Doug, Angela and Ed, Wendy and Wayne, RJ, Kenny and Paulette.
We thank you all for sharing in our adventure and hope to see you again soon somewhere.
Now........................................
Greek mythology called it Nirvana; the Kuna Indians refer to it as ban nikia; Espanol s' name for it is ciclo; the English word for it is heaven.
Close your eyes and imagine entering into an area with a mosaic of different shades of blue water. Each colour has its own message to what lays beneath.
Imagine anchoring in 15 feet of the most turquoise water you have probably ever seen. The water is so clear that you can see every link in the chain you have let out.
Imagine looking at the land and seeing an uninhabited island covered in coconut trees and surrounded by white sand. Small reefs come off the beach to add to the mesmerizing sight.
Imagine donning ones snorkel and fins and swimming into the beach observing vibrant species of fish, star fish and so much more. The temperature of your aquarium is a mere 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
Imagine dining on the fresh caught fish you collected along the way.
Imagine a light breeze blowing as you listen to the surf crashing against the outer barrier reef that surrounds the island, all the while you are tucked inside safe and sound being lulled to sleep.
Imagine 400 of these islands some inhabited and some still oh natural.
This area exists and it is known as Kuna Yala by the natives or the San Blas Archipelago. Panama's own South Pacific.
We are now anchored in the Swimming Pool, its directly beside the Hot Tub, it's as clear as any swimming pool, and the water temperature in the hot tub, well its correctly named.
We will be in the San Blas and heading south for a least a couple of more weeks before heading to Colombia.
Weather delays, boat repairs, canal delays all led to our late departure out of the Colon canal region, but finally the day came. We headed south with our crew now consisting of Wendy, Wayne, Paulette and Kenny.
Our first port of call would be Isla Linton. It is one of the best anchorages along the coast to the San Blas islands. It has excellent shelter from the wind in all directions. The island is uninhabited, except for a few monkey families that live in the hills. These monkeys are the real owners of the island; they usually come down to the dock by the anchorage in the afternoon.
We Canadians know not to feed wildlife, after all "cuddly bears" are not pets but creatures to be feared. I have watched Ken stop tourists along the Trans Canada Highway that thought they would get a close up picture of a black bear and warn them of the danger that that were inflicting on themselves.
Why do I bring this up? Because of a Monkey we have named Lucy!
Kenny took the sea kayak out for a trip around to discover that the monkeys were down by the shore. Ken, Wayne, Wendy and Kenny jumped into the dinghy and went to investigate. Upon arrival, they tied the dinghy to the dock, Wendy and Kenny got out onto the dock to video the monkeys. One monkey, the female nasty one, came strutting down the dock to be fed. Not knowing that they get angry if not FED. Lucy ignored Ken, so Ken tried to get her attention, he touched her shoulder and SHE attacked him. That's what Wayne caught on home video; That's what's on U-Tube, That's what's on Worlds Worst Video's. That's what's in the BLOG.
The following day we made it to the Eastern Lemmon Cays. This delightful group of islands has several well protected anchorages. Kenny spent hours snorkelling over the reef behind our boat.
Our final day was spent at the anchorage in front of the airport. The island of Porvenir has a Kuna operated office where both the immigration papers and cruising permits are obtained. There is a restaurant and hotel along with an airstrip that has one plane a day going to Panama City.
We took the dinghy to Isla Wichubhuala to check out the store and what it had for supplies. We spent hours wandering around the village. I will describe the Kuna people in more detail in a future blog when I have observed more traditional villages.
The crew departed early in the morning and it feels strange having the boat to ourselves. It has been an interesting 3 months since we started with our first guest Alanna, then Janet and Jerry, Brenda and Doug, Angela and Ed, Wendy and Wayne, RJ, Kenny and Paulette.
We thank you all for sharing in our adventure and hope to see you again soon somewhere.
Now........................................
Greek mythology called it Nirvana; the Kuna Indians refer to it as ban nikia; Espanol s' name for it is ciclo; the English word for it is heaven.
Close your eyes and imagine entering into an area with a mosaic of different shades of blue water. Each colour has its own message to what lays beneath.
Imagine anchoring in 15 feet of the most turquoise water you have probably ever seen. The water is so clear that you can see every link in the chain you have let out.
Imagine looking at the land and seeing an uninhabited island covered in coconut trees and surrounded by white sand. Small reefs come off the beach to add to the mesmerizing sight.
Imagine donning ones snorkel and fins and swimming into the beach observing vibrant species of fish, star fish and so much more. The temperature of your aquarium is a mere 88 degrees Fahrenheit.
Imagine dining on the fresh caught fish you collected along the way.
Imagine a light breeze blowing as you listen to the surf crashing against the outer barrier reef that surrounds the island, all the while you are tucked inside safe and sound being lulled to sleep.
Imagine 400 of these islands some inhabited and some still oh natural.
This area exists and it is known as Kuna Yala by the natives or the San Blas Archipelago. Panama's own South Pacific.
We are now anchored in the Swimming Pool, its directly beside the Hot Tub, it's as clear as any swimming pool, and the water temperature in the hot tub, well its correctly named.
We will be in the San Blas and heading south for a least a couple of more weeks before heading to Colombia.
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