Monday, October 28, 2013


Colorful spot in the swimming pool.  The shallow water makes it a great place to see rays and other creatures.

Tuesday, October 15, 2013




The Guna congress assign a family to live on the island of Yansaladup- this is the 19-year-old matriarch.  She lives in a large one room shelter with her husband and baby and 16-year-old niece.  In March, she'll be able to go back home (she's counting the days) when another family takes over.  The anchorages most favored by tourists always have a family designated to live on their islands.  Otherwise, we tend to set up barbecue pits and picnic tables, and start tidying the place up.  This makes the Guna leadership nervous.  

Saturday, October 5, 2013

We're in Panama City buying groceries and other necessities of life.  This building is just down the street- its facade is covered with plants.  It's usually dripping when we walk by.