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Your hosts Louis & Yari with Aguila del Istmo at
her new home in Bocas Marina. A pair of trees
does the job of keeping the jet out of salt water
during slack periods. 10/03
her new home in Bocas Marina. A pair of trees
does the job of keeping the jet out of salt water
during slack periods. 10/03
From the Marina, Aguila is ready for action. The raft
on top is both a sun shade for your captain, as well
as a safety device. 10/03
on top is both a sun shade for your captain, as well
as a safety device. 10/03
Sunsets in Bocas can rival those of Maui! This was
the end of a perfect Bocas day! It was the initial
haul-out of Aguila. 10/03
the end of a perfect Bocas day! It was the initial
haul-out of Aguila. 10/03
We started 2004 off with some of Yari's family on
a two day exploration of the sights of Bocas for
their 1st time visit. We had just spent 45 mins
watching the dolphins. 01/04
a two day exploration of the sights of Bocas for
their 1st time visit. We had just spent 45 mins
watching the dolphins. 01/04
Not that we always get such up-close and personal
views. Note the air bubbles along their backs, as
they are about to make their so graceful leaps for air.
Bountiful in these waters, but always a thrill to view.
12/03
views. Note the air bubbles along their backs, as
they are about to make their so graceful leaps for air.
Bountiful in these waters, but always a thrill to view.
12/03
Enjoying these leaps bring us closer to God's
magnificent creations. This fellow was a real
show-off, as he made more than 10 of his super high
leaps. Was a real treat to capture this magnificent
display. 11/03
magnificent creations. This fellow was a real
show-off, as he made more than 10 of his super high
leaps. Was a real treat to capture this magnificent
display. 11/03
One of the most spectacularly tranquil vistas is
the old banana canal. 7 Km long & 100 yrs old, a
new life from tourism has created the typical
duality of man vs nature. 11/98
the old banana canal. 7 Km long & 100 yrs old, a
new life from tourism has created the typical
duality of man vs nature. 11/98
100 Km SE of the banana canal and 20 Km up Rio
Cricamola another tranquility exists. Note the
Indian cayuco on right in rather low waters. This
05/98 trip was our initial visit to Bisira.
Cricamola another tranquility exists. Note the
Indian cayuco on right in rather low waters. This
05/98 trip was our initial visit to Bisira.
This 05/98 trip was also an exploratory one for river
rafting possibilities. Upper river is a great one, but
requires 2 or more days to trek well beyond
Kankintu.
rafting possibilities. Upper river is a great one, but
requires 2 or more days to trek well beyond
Kankintu.
After a night of rain and the river now 1 mtr up, we
were approached by this couple, who also were
pleased to share our coffee. Only, she drank it all!
Was still raining, as the drops may be seen on the
river.
were approached by this couple, who also were
pleased to share our coffee. Only, she drank it all!
Was still raining, as the drops may be seen on the
river.
3 days later for return trip, the kids greeted us as
long time friends. Ron's greatest joys are the times
with the kids. He now operates his boat in the
Pacific waters. 05/98 Exploration Panama.
long time friends. Ron's greatest joys are the times
with the kids. He now operates his boat in the
Pacific waters. 05/98 Exploration Panama.
Our Aguila del Istmo started her ventures in
Panama's Pacific waters. Since her 12/96 arrival,
we have literally 100's of days on each of the oceans
of Panama.
Panama's Pacific waters. Since her 12/96 arrival,
we have literally 100's of days on each of the oceans
of Panama.
For 10 years now the Xmas Children's Festival
has been held in David supporting the most
disadvantaged children with food and gifts.
has been held in David supporting the most
disadvantaged children with food and gifts.
More than 1,500 children attended this past year's
event under the guiding hands of Pastora Christina, a
Panamanian now located in the Los Angeles area.
event under the guiding hands of Pastora Christina, a
Panamanian now located in the Los Angeles area.
The 6 volunteer event assistants flanking Pastora
Rachel from Long Beach, CA are the local
backbone for this event. That's your tour hostess
Yari on the left.
Rachel from Long Beach, CA are the local
backbone for this event. That's your tour hostess
Yari on the left.
The younger volunteers are invaluable in keeping
the attention of that mass of young ones in the
background. That they have a great time too
makes them smile!
the attention of that mass of young ones in the
background. That they have a great time too
makes them smile!
This Event is only one of the several held in Western
Panama for the most needy, and has become the
largest. All gift items are from donations obtained
during the year.
Panama for the most needy, and has become the
largest. All gift items are from donations obtained
during the year.
These children make their way to and from school
by Cayuco, their norm for travel as soon as they can
walk!
by Cayuco, their norm for travel as soon as they can
walk!
Aguila and the Bocatorito school children enroute
home via their norm of transport. Almost as they
can walk, they learn to use this hand made
transport.
home via their norm of transport. Almost as they
can walk, they learn to use this hand made
transport.
In our quest for Manatees, we came across this
indigenous locale proclaiming to be the "Bargain
Center" of the region. Note the 7 youngsters all in
awe of ourselves and our unique craft.
indigenous locale proclaiming to be the "Bargain
Center" of the region. Note the 7 youngsters all in
awe of ourselves and our unique craft.
A squal approaches Sandfly Bay from the open Carrib,
cutting the early afternoon sun into a small sector.
The beauty of Bocas!
cutting the early afternoon sun into a small sector.
The beauty of Bocas!
Compare these two photos, upper in '98 and lower in '04. Minor changes may
be noted in the newer structures use zinc plated roofing, whereas previously
more were made of palm fronds.
be noted in the newer structures use zinc plated roofing, whereas previously
more were made of palm fronds.
This unique palm was unique in its solo status. More often, this variety
was located within a group of other of its own kind and other species.
was located within a group of other of its own kind and other species.
Click here for Jungle Rio trip photos, a few from Rio Cricamola above
are from a Sept 2004 Scientific Exploration we made .....in search of!
are from a Sept 2004 Scientific Exploration we made .....in search of!
These views are of the Red Billed Tropicbird, whose only nesting place in Panama is at Bocas del Toro's Isla Parajo (Bird Island). The isla
is also a nesting place for the Brown Booby, and 3 youngsters are shown. The adults are also shown on our Escudo Photo pages.
is also a nesting place for the Brown Booby, and 3 youngsters are shown. The adults are also shown on our Escudo Photo pages.
The back or seaward side of Isla Pajaro is less visited than the more protected Isla Colon facing side. The shallow waters around this area
have yielded too many lobsters over the years, consequently there are few these days. The beauty of this rock upheaval also shows the
affects of the seas, as well as past earthquakes which have split the island into several sectors. Diving in this area yields numerous species
of fish at every locale. Shallow enough to be snorkeled as well, it is a treat of the Bocas area few visitors have enjoyed.
have yielded too many lobsters over the years, consequently there are few these days. The beauty of this rock upheaval also shows the
affects of the seas, as well as past earthquakes which have split the island into several sectors. Diving in this area yields numerous species
of fish at every locale. Shallow enough to be snorkeled as well, it is a treat of the Bocas area few visitors have enjoyed.
