This is our fourth night here, and will be here for another day or so, before heading to Costa Rica. There’s really nothing too spectacular about this little town, but tourists here either love it or hate it. For me, it’s mixed. The snorkeling here has been really good - saw some coral and fish I’ve never seen before. Ras and I went snorkeling yesterday and saw "brain coral." We also went to Red Frog Beach, where the waves were really big. The picture is of a "Red Frog," even though it’s really orange in color, and only about an inch big. This town is where we’ve seen the most young tourists in Panama. There are a lot of surfers here, and you can rent a surfboard in town for $2 a day. Our hostel is a surfer haven. It’s a little chaotic when it comes to taking showers and making food in the communal kitchen, but it’s fun. Being there reminds me of my first year college and being in the dorms. Some girl today complained about how they guys don’t ever do their dishes. Bocas del Toro even has a "Khao San" type of road, but with WAY less people. Actually, it only has one main road that everyone hangs out on.
Two days ago, Ras and I went to the northern part of the island, Bocas del Drago, and checked out the beach there. There were starfish near the shore and I tried to dive and get a closer look at one. My failed attempts at diving were pretty funny… not my finest moment, but still funny.
Pictures of the drive to Bocas del Toro, can be seen HERE. The drive was long, but the scenery was nice, even if we DID get stuck in the mud for over an hour.
Pictures of Bocas del Toro can be seen HERE.
Wed, Feb 23, 2005
Panama