10/18/2011 - San Blas (Kuna Yala) Islands

Note: I'm out of internet range so am posting this via the radio so no pictures.
We left Shelter Bay marina a little over a week ago and day hopped our way to the San Blas Islands (aka Kuna Yala). This is a vast archipelago on Panama's Caribbean coast of over 340 small islands and many, many submerged reefs. The descriptions paint it as being a cruising ground of incredible beauty with white sandy beaches, palm covered islands, and fantastic snorkeling, but unfortunately we have yet to experience it's qualities since the weather's been very snotty since we left. We checked into Provenir then moved over to Chichime where we've been since with howling wind and torrential rain. Hopefully the wind will moderate a bit soon so we can start enjoying. The weather doesn't deter the local Kuna Indians though, as each boat arrives they are met by canoes of women selling molas (beautiful reverse appliqué tapestries) and men selling crabs, fish and lobsters. Once we get back into internet range I'll post pictures.
Cheers,
Carolynn & Tom

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