3/2/10 to 4/23/10

(Continued from San Blas Islands (Kuna Yala), Panama Part1)

We have spent the majority of our time exploring the shallows & snorkeling the beautiful reefs surrounding the offshore islands. Although the water clarity is frequently cloudy & slightly green from river runoff, the abundance of fish, corals & invertebrates is amazing.

Underwater Views

The Wreck at Dog Island

Reef at Nubesidup

Fish Pics (larger fish & turtles are very timid due to hunting by Kunas & cruisers)

Fairy Basslet

Juvenile Trunkfish

Spotted Eagle Ray

Ocean Triggerfish

Long Snouted Seahorse

During our time here we’ve had the opportunity to reunite with old cruising friends, as well as make several new acquaintances. One’s social calendar can be kept as full as one wants. The local cruising community is welcoming, informative & very resourceful.

After nearly two months in Kuna Yala, we decided it was time to start our northbound trek towards Honduras & Guatemala’s Rio Dulce where we would wait out the hurricane season. Next stop, the nearby islands of Isla Grande & Linton.

Some more pics!

Fred ‘Landing’ on Porvenir’s Airstrip

Surf’s Up! (Craig & Fred at Chichime)

Cruisers Volunteer for Island Clean Up

Pig Roast at Chichime

Amazingly Musically Talented Cruisers

‘No Mas’ Band’

Tavish & Bradley (S/V High 5)

Kenny & Jessie aboard the ‘Other’ Makai

Use Your Eyes, Not Your Chart plotter! (This is especially true in the easternmost islands)

WiFi Kuna Style (just installed at the West Lemmon Cays)

The Kuna ‘Car Wash’ (off the beach at Myriadup)

Happy Hour Afloat (the crews of Liquid Courage, High 5 & Salida)

Dinner!

Watch Where You Swim! (Crocs have been sighted at Green Island, Carti & just recently in the West Lemmons.)