IT'S PERFECT IN KUNA YALA

July 12, 2014

FRESH FISH DELIVERED
RIGHT TO THE BOAT

The days are slow here in Kuna Yala. It is much cooler here than in Cartagena, there is a steady breeze blowing most of the time. We are in the Lemon Cays anchored just off Tiadup in 40ft of bright blue water. There are about 14 islands within a 3 mile radius all with white sand beaches, palm trees and mangroves. We will be here until Monday when we return to Porvenir to pick up our Zarpe for our trip up the coast for provisions.

This is another anchorage where we could settle in. Rod spent the first day replacing the impeller on the outboard motors water pump. By the looks of it we were just in time. After making water we retired to the cockpit. The next day we took the dinghy over to Tiadup and walked completely around the small island on the white sand beach picking up shells. There is one family living on the island and one small bar. Most of the Kunas live without real furniture sleeping under thatched roofs in hammocks.

Today we wound our way through 8 islands to a deserted island surrounded on 2 sides by reefs. We walked in the shallow water along the beach halfway around the islands before turning back for the dinghy. The Kuna fishermen were busy out by the reef as we donned our masks and fins to take a look around. The water is 89 degrees here in the islands and it was a perfect way to end the outing. Back on the boat there is a afternoon breeze, the shades are up and it's time for a nap. Life is good.