
From the Isthmus
A journal about life overseas, family, travel and what ever else is on my mind...
Friday, March 14, 2014
Panama In Pictures

3 Days and 11 dives in the Gulf of Chiriqui.
The Gulf of Chiriquí is part of Panama and encompasses the Coiba National Park and the Golfo de Chiriquí National Park. There are dozens of islands in this Gulf. Along with the islands of Coiba National Park, there is also Islas Secas, Islas Ladrones, Isla Parida, Isla Boca Brava, Isla Palenque and Isla Montuosa.
The Gulf of Chiriquí includes the famous Hannibal Bank, a reef with 45 meters (150 feet) of water over it, 16 nautical miles away from the next landmass.
The Gulf of Chiriqui and Coiba is one of the most dynamic marine environment in the world. There are dozens species of sharks and hundreds species of fish in these waters.
Check out Dave and the crew of the Inula for a great trip...http://www.inula-diving.com
Friday, January 17, 2014
Jaqué Panama...You have to Visit...
Thursday, January 16, 2014
Embera-Wounaan
Embera-Wounaan, indigenous peoples of Colombia and Panama. Great trip to the village while on our vacation in the Darien.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
The Mercado de Mariscos

There is an excellent resaurant right above the market. You can actually buy whatever you want in the market and take it upstairs to the restauant, where they will prepare it any way you like.
Location: Avenida Balboa & Calle Eloy alfaro
Tuesday, December 3, 2013
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