Travels to Panama

Louis and his Bon Fire

My friend Louis sailed his boat from Juneau, Alaska to Panama.  This took him hundreds of days, It took me exactly a hour and a half to fly to Panama from Jamaica!  I invited my friend Andy, a fellow volunteer and friend to accompany me on my 2 week vacation to visit Panama and Louis. She had some difficulties, missing the plane, not having any money when she landed ect.  She did finally make it, a few days late and a few hairs pulled out of her head.  

Me Rock Climbing

I flew into Panama City where I met up with Jose and we had some AMAZING food and wine.  The next day we took a 7 hour bus ride to David where we met up with Louis.  Louis had been preparing for me and Andys arrival by building a HUGE bon fire.  Louis couldnt wait any longer so that evening we lit it.  It was crazy and huge and we had a good time drinking 33 cent beers (yes I said 33 cents) and going midnight swimming in the river behind the farm.  We visited Boquete, my favorite place, in the mountains where they grow coffee and there is amazing rock formations, large trees and a beautiful river.  We also sailed to Coiba, a national park of Panama.  To sail to the islands it takes 24 hours, so we had a lack of sleep and were super sunburnt after the first day, but it was great!  At night we were able to sail by navigating by the stars (when the clouds were not covering them) and there was awesome Bioluminescence (living organisms glowing in the ocean).  


On the island we did a beach clean up, read books, went swimming and snorkeling and enjoyed the beauty!  Back on land we spent a lot of time at the farm, rode drunk cowboys horses and drank lots of Abuelo (rum) and 33cent beers and ate tons of amazing food.  I had a great time and love my friends very much.  Here are some pictures!