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San Blas

Flying into San Blas

We flew into the San Blas archipelagio via a small plane. Landing was at the Corazon de Jesus a tiny airport located on a small island

Homemade Soup for lunch

Lunch started out with a fresh sancocho soup.

Selina catamaran

The best way to explore the pristine San Blas island is via a catamaran. Selina was our choice. It's crew of Daniel, Paloma and Jose was incredible.

Tempura baracuda with quinoa salad

The fish is caught daily and served as fresh as is possible. This day we had baracuda and the quinoa salad accompanying it was so flavorful.

Conch lined pathway-topaz-denoise
Family's molas for sale on the island-topaz-denoise

Once you arrive at their home you are greeted by a fabulous display of molas for sale. These people are dependent of the good boat captains such as our Daniel was to bring them customers for their beautiful wares.

Floating produce in a dugout canoe-topaz-denoise

How do you grocery shop out on a catamaran. Well these people bring fresh produce to you via dugout canoe for purchase.

Following a smooth flight and safe landing-topaz-denoise-faceai

Travel here was via a very small plane. Two people could go at a time and our co-pilot was one of out suitcases.

Handbeaded leg decor-topaz-denoise

Grandma graciously let us photograph her carefully beaded leg décor of brilliant colors.

Incredible sunsets-topaz-denoise

Have you ever seen a sunset like this? The sunsets from the catamaran were spectacular and the star studded night sky that followed took your breath away.

Jalis and Litzi-topaz-denoise-faceai

This beautiful young lady was so focused on taking care of her little sister.

Lusmila Ruper and Litzi-topaz-denoise-faceai

Such a wonderful close'knit family

Pristine beaches abound-topaz-denoise

Many of the beaches on these islands appeared untouched and the colorful water sat on top of beautiful coral reefs.

Shannon and friend Cecile with the Guna girls swimming-topaz-denoise-faceai

We had such fun spending time with these kids. Smiles and laughter everywhere.

Travel by boat

In front of these trees sits the family's mode of travel, the age old dugout canoe.

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