Karina sends us off back to the world of backpacking
Date: 09/01/2008
The Panamanians really take their bus decorating seriously...
Date: 09/01/2008
There was some very interesting bus artwork
Date: 09/01/2008
The puppies at Hostel Wunderbar
Date: 09/01/2008
They were so cute-they would just pile on top of eachother and nap!
Date: 09/02/2008
The view from the port, of Puerto Lindo
Date: 09/02/2008
Drouyn and Genevieve waiting for a water taxi
Date: 09/02/2008
Cool pelican
Date: 09/02/2008
We took an afternoon trip to this deserted island-Isla Mame
Date: 09/02/2008
Here's the group waiting for Fritz
Date: 09/03/2008
Jodi keeps an eye out on the stuff
Date: 09/03/2008
This is our captain, Marc
Date: 09/03/2008
A view of the other sailboats nearby
Date: 09/03/2008
The Melody...Our floating home for the next six days
Date: 09/03/2008
Looks like Jodi is under a backpack avalanche!
Date: 09/03/2008
Another view of the Melody
Date: 09/03/2008
We are happy to be setting sail, finally!
Date: 09/03/2008
Here's one with the boat behind us
Date: 09/03/2008
Mo and Niko from Austria
Date: 09/03/2008
Niko doesn't look too excited. Come on, we're sailing to Colombia!
Date: 09/03/2008
Marc pulls up the anchor
Date: 09/03/2008
Jodi found a good spot to enjoy the water while sailing
Date: 09/03/2008
Close up!
Date: 09/03/2008
Me with the beautiful, calm ocean
Date: 09/03/2008
Marc is pointing out where the bathroom is...very important
Date: 09/03/2008
Everyone paying close attention to the boat rules
Date: 09/03/2008
Our first day of sailing took us along the coast of Panama
Date: 09/03/2008
This is Port Venir in San Blas where we got our passports stamped
Date: 09/03/2008
Palm trees always make a great background
Date: 09/03/2008
Paola, Mark's wife, takes a break to see the scenery
Date: 09/03/2008
Here's a closer look at Port Venir
Date: 09/03/2008
Nothing but smiles in San Blas
Date: 09/03/2008
More palm trees
Date: 09/03/2008
I decided to do a little snorkeling
Date: 09/03/2008
Jay struggles to get back aboard
Date: 09/03/2008
Barry needs to even out that tan
Date: 09/03/2008
Jim dives in
Date: 09/03/2008
Some Kuna indians paddled out to try and sell us stuff
Date: 09/03/2008
back lit but looks cool
Date: 09/03/2008
You can see the coastline in the distance
Date: 09/03/2008
This jack fish was swimming next to our boat the first night
Date: 09/03/2008
Mark gets ready to catch tomorrow's lunch
Date: 09/03/2008
I would not want to be that fish
Date: 09/03/2008
Lenin shows off the jack fish
Date: 09/03/2008
What a great first night!
Date: 09/03/2008
Mark's “store” was open early the next day
Date: 09/04/2008
Popcorn Pete got himself a huge bag of popcorn
Date: 09/04/2008
Some Kuna Indians paddling by
Date: 09/04/2008
It was a gorgeous day
Date: 09/04/2008
You can't resist going for a swim in that water
Date: 09/04/2008
Here's a beautiful Panoramic
Date: 09/28/2008
Looking out towards potluck island
Date: 09/04/2008
We couldn't stop taking photos of our amazing surroundings
Date: 09/04/2008
We got to stay in this spot for 4 days!
Date: 09/04/2008
I had to do some snorkeling
Date: 09/04/2008
I spotted some starfish near the boat
Date: 09/04/2008
More snorkeling in the shallow water near the island
Date: 09/04/2008
Talk about a paradise!
Date: 09/04/2008
The island was only the size of 2 football fields
Date: 09/04/2008
Self portrait
Date: 09/04/2008
Jodi poses in a small pool
Date: 09/04/2008
What a perfect background
Date: 09/04/2008
I think I could stay here for awhile
Date: 09/04/2008
You can see all the cruisers that were out there
Date: 09/04/2008
hmmm...not exactly model material
Date: 09/04/2008
Again a great backdrop
Date: 09/04/2008
A great place to relax
Date: 09/04/2008
Here's a different look at the beach
Date: 09/04/2008
Mo found a coco for his coco
Date: 09/04/2008
I challenge thee to a duel
Date: 09/04/2008
Time to hit the other side of the island
Date: 09/04/2008
We won't have far to go
Date: 09/04/2008
You can never get enough of the palm trees
Date: 09/04/2008
In awe of the view
Date: 09/04/2008
You can see a storm rolling in from the left
Date: 09/28/2008
I'm going after that coconut
Date: 09/04/2008
It was a lot harder to climb up there than it looks like
Date: 09/04/2008
Jodi likes to take pictures of roots
Date: 09/04/2008
You can tell we couldn't stop taking pictures
Date: 09/04/2008
Mark caught a HUGE parrot fish
Date: 09/04/2008
This was our dinner the second night
Date: 09/05/2008
We definitely got the best boat
Date: 09/05/2008
We had a popcorn contest...here was the winner
Date: 09/05/2008
I'm trying to decide which to eat first
Date: 09/05/2008
Somebody just shaved their head!
Date: 09/05/2008
Now that's a lot of dingys
Date: 09/05/2008
Back on the boat
Date: 09/05/2008
I think Jay is drinking the last beer
Date: 09/05/2008
Time for a late night dip
Date: 09/05/2008
We caught another fish the next day
Date: 09/06/2008
Paola gets surprised
Date: 09/08/2008
Jay takes time to work on his journal
Date: 09/08/2008
Looks like Jodi was pretty wiped out
Date: 09/08/2008
A great picture of our whole crew as we sailed into Cartagena
Date: 09/08/2008
Hmmm...I think these two could be sisters
Date: 09/08/2008
Our fist look at land in about 34 hours
Date: 09/08/2008
The Colombian Coast
Date: 09/08/2008
The city is surrounded by old spanish forts
Date: 09/08/2008
This wall used to block off the entire channel
Date: 09/08/2008
Another angle
Date: 09/08/2008
Now you can see Cartagena pretty well
Date: 09/08/2008
There were some huge ships in the port
Date: 09/08/2008
All those boats had been confiscated due to drug trafficking
Date: 09/08/2008
Not exactly a luxurious port
Date: 09/08/2008
Pulling into our spot in the slip
Date: 09/08/2008
Colombian girls might be hot, but the guys need some work on their hairstyles
Date: 09/08/2008
Jim and Jodi can't believe that mullet!
Date: 09/08/2008
Looks like the Austrian guys are happy we made it
Date: 09/08/2008
I actually have the hint of a beard coming in
Date: 09/08/2008
Yes! We made it to Cartagena
Date: 09/08/2008
There was a beautiful sunset that night
Date: 09/08/2008
