First glimpse of Panama:  we arrived!  It's nice!  we like it!
It's warmer here, with no wind- the sailors go crazy.  So far, the water's nice- some coral action, and lots of sea grass.  The town of Bocas is wonderfully entertaining, esp. as we recall its 1995 version (before paving).  It's now a prime tourist destination, with all the attendant pizza joints, tour operators, and providers of filmy Indian garments.  Also kick-ass Chinese hardware stores- thrilling for Lorenzo.  We anchored near town to check in, but there are lots of small islands and coves around to visit.  


PS- The cats went through a quarantine inspection.  Yesterday, a day after we checked in, an official of the port arrived by lancha (piloted by his teenage son).  He asked to see the cats- who had already met the immigration crew- and check their papers.  Lucky they have papers, from the vet in Key West.  He asked a few questions, like how to translate 'domestic short-hair'.  They passed.  $26.