Bocas Del Toro, Panama

April 18, Bocas del Toro, Panama

Lazed around apartment for most of day, then mid afternoon went down to beach for a swim.  Water was warm and shallow.  Small waves.  Felt great.

Walked into town and had dinner at the same restaurant that I had lunch at.  Very nice with all the lights on across the water at the other island.

April 17, Bocas del Toro, Panama

Up shortly after 5 am to make sure I get to the airport by 6.30 for a 7.30 flight.

Tough going without having coffee first thing!

Not too many people on street at this time of morning, but there were a few taxis!  First one wanted $5, but the night clerk had guessed $2.  Passed him by and the next guy said $3.  About a 15 minute drive.  Hard to believe that he would take so little when gas is about $4 per gallon (I think it is in gallons).

Arrived at airport, got checked in in not time.  Had my coffee.

The flight was only about 45 minutes.  Actually flew over the Miraflores locks!  A bit hazy but still a good view.

The airport is very small, so did not take long to get luggage and into taxi.

For $1 taxi to apartment that we rented.  Nice as it over looks the beach on the other side of the road.  But can still hear the waves.  Beach looks nice, but not much when tide is in as there is al lot of mangrove trees along the shoreline.

Poured rain for about 2 hours in morning.  Stopped but stayed cloudy for the afternoon.  

Took a walk into the main town area.  Took about 30 minutes.  A few people around.  Many restaurants that are on stilts over the water.  Very nice.  Surprisingly the water under the restaurants is clear, even considering that there were some soap suds looking stuff floating by once in a while.

Took it easy in the evening.