We went to paradise! San Blas consists of over 378 islands, also home to the native Kuna people. We spent two nights on Isla Pelicano with ten other people. We ate fresh fish and lobster, picked right out of the fresh, clear blue waters. We spent our full day there snorkeling through the ocean life, Gar thinks we saw a small baracuda! That morning we went to the Kuna village. It was simple, full of mud streets, and children saying ‘Hola!’. Women follow us white folk around trying to sell off their beautifully crafted bracelets and anklets that they wear themselves. There are not many words to describe this place, just drastically different from home, which is refreshing. On the boat ride back we saw dolphins!We slept in a hut, I never thought I would! Much different from the cabin we spent five months in at the farm in Costa Rica. That cabin was plush compared to this. Check out the pictures on our photo bucket website! We are still on a sort of high from being there, or we just are not city people because the past few days in Panama City have not been very productive! I did get a cold, so laying low in front of our cable television was quite alright. But off to Ecuador tomorrow and we are thrilled. We are staying at the Blue House hostel (http://www.bluehousequito.com/) for $7 a night! Amazing. The prices are going to plumet once we get to South America! We hope all is well at home. We have passed our half way point and are looking forward to getting home and hearing stories from all of you. Miss all of you and love you.
Elena (and Gar)
