Cloud Forest Hanging Bridge
10 апреля 2024 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ☁️ 23 °C
One of the highlights of the forest is the hanging bridge. Immersed in clouds and unable to see the floor from the bridge we can see why its a popular spot!
Monte Verde > Puerto Viejo
11 апреля 2024 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
Today our task would be to cross almost the entirety of Costa Rica as we travelled from the forest of Monte Verde to the beaches of Puerto Viejo!
Our first bus left at 5:30am. Thankfully the nearbyЧитать далее
ПутешественникYou both need to go on the Race across the world programme. You are so organised at all this travelling 🚍
Arriving in Puerto Viejo
11 апреля 2024 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We made it to Puerto Viejo just as the sun was setting over the black sand beach which was a delightful treat.
We took the short walk to our hostel where we would make dinner and unwind with a coupleЧитать далее
ПутешественникWhat a beautiful end to the day. Sunset and alcohol. 🍺 yeah !!
Beach Day
12 апреля 2024 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
This morning for a change we were in no rush to be up and out! So we made some breakfast and brainstormed some ideas for when we eventually get to the US.
We then took a walk for about 40 minutesЧитать далее
Leaving Costa Rica
13 апреля 2024 г., Коста Рика ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
This morning we were collected by a shuttle from our hostel at 8am. It was absolutely teeming down as we ran to hop onboard.
This first shuttle took us to the border where we had to stand in a veryЧитать далее
ПутешественникJust like being at home persistently raining ☔️ ☔️☔️ here as well
Entering Panama
13 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Once we'd checked out of Costa Rica we crossed the bridge into Panama. Here we were stamped in pretty effortlessly which wasn't what we were expecting based on what we'd read online and heard fromЧитать далее
Evening in Bocas del Toro
13 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ☀️ 28 °C
We checked into our hostel and beaded straight out onto the decking outside. It was happy hour and there was a DJ playing music so all was well! I asked Danny to take a picture of me and it made meЧитать далее
Floating Bar
14 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ☀️ 30 °C
After a late night and a lie in we headed out via boat taxi to a floating bar! At first we were the only people there but it got busy as the afternoon went on. Great views all around!
The Masters & Night 2
14 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ☀️ 29 °C
We then headed back to the main island via water taxi to watch the back 9 of the Masters! I had a bet on Schafelle whilst Dan had Homa. Whilst neither of our picks won they both did very well!
WeЧитать далее
Taking it Easy
15 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Today we took it very easy! This morning we did some planning for our stint in the USA, deciding which cities we'd like to visit and then looking at all of the things to do in each place.
We thenЧитать далее
ПутешественникAs a Tranmere supporter Greg, watching a game like the Everton one comes naturally, we cope, ha! 👍😀⚽️ SWAM
ПутешественникI was impressed with the pen & paper Greg. I knew that wasn’t you !!! Enjoy this place and Good Luck with the plans. You are both doing amazing travelling thro so many places 👍
Nightbus to Panama City
15 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
We'd booked tickets onto the 6pm nightbus from Almirante to Panama City. This bus was very nice, with plenty of legroom, comfy chairs and air con that was a bit too good. After around 90 minutesЧитать далее
Panama City Prom
16 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Just before 6:30am we set off on our sightseeing for the day, whilst also looking out for a McDonalds.
Our first impressions of Panama City were very different to the rest of Central America! TheЧитать далее
Church of the Mercy
16 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
A wonderfully air conditioned church in the old town, which from the outside looks like something from Petra, Jordan!
Panama City Old Town
16 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
We reached the far end of the prom and the old town! This place was simply stunning, like something straight out of European Spain with various squares, churches and old buildings.
We also nippedЧитать далее
ПутешественникThe streets are so clean and litter free, why can't we have that mind set 🤔
Afternoon in Panama City
16 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
After finishing up exploring the old town we took an Uber to the big supermarket which was located at an even bigger mall! After doing our shopping including having a nose around Zara and H&M, weЧитать далее
ПутешественникYou are doing well with your laundry 🧺 Nan and Eric both commented on how white your t shirt was!! Unless it was brand new. You are getting very domesticated 😆
Panama Canal Day!!!
17 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ☁️ 33 °C
The main event of today was a trip to see the Panama Canal! A modern wonder of the world (apparently). The canal was constructed by the Americans over the course of a decade and opened in 1914, on theЧитать далее
ПутешественникWow!! I would love to see the Panama Canal. Very interesting commentary Greg. Have a fantastic time around the San Blas islands 🏝 😎🍹🍷 What a fantastic adventure you are both having 😀
ПутешественникLove the write up and glad to see your competitive spirits are still keeping you busy in the evenings. Enjoy your San Blas island 🏝️ adventures. Live your best life ladz and stay safe. ❤️
Leaving Mainland Panama (SB Day 1)
18 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ 🌩️ 28 °C
Left myself with the small task of catching up on a whole week's worth of footprints and its not like we've been up to much......
Today we were collected by a jeep at 5am as we were heading to theЧитать далее
Ordub Island (SB Day 1)
18 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
After an hour or so on the boat we arrived at the island of Ordub. All of the islands we would be visiting were owned and often occupied by the local Kuna people, the indigenous population of theЧитать далее
ПутешественникThat sounds good fun. Another stressful day for you both!! 😀
Bugadup Island (SB Day 1)
18 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Our second and final island of day 1 was Bugadup. Here we would spend the night! Again another beautiful island with a great sunset. We played a few different card games with the group had a fewЧитать далее
Arriving at Gorgidub (SB Day 2)
19 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
We were up at 8am (a lie in apparently) to have breakfast and head to our next island of Gorgidub where we would spend the entire day! Our first impressions were very good!
San Blas Olympics (SB Day 2)
19 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
We spent the afternoon competing in the San Blas Olympics. We were split into 3 teams who competed in a variety of events including flunkiball, wheelbarrow race, volleyball and a photo captionЧитать далее
Mandunga (SB Day 3)
20 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ 🌩️ 28 °C
It was an early start this morning as we headed to Mandunga island for a few hours. The island was only small but a family lived here who kept dogs, pigs, turkeys and roosters.
ПутешественникWhat a simple and beautiful existence for those locals. Stunning pics xx x
Kuna Dance Class (SB Day 3)
20 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ ☁️ 29 °C
Whilst on Mundunga island we were dressed into traditional local attire and given a dance lesson from a local lady. As you can imagine, we weren't very good at the dancing or the instruments but weЧитать далее
ПутешественникThey look like a great group to have fun with. Love the costumes and the dancing 😆
Ogobnega Island (SB Day 3)
20 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ 🌩️ 29 °C
We spent lunchtime today at Ogobnega island. We spent some time relaxing, snorkelling and enjoyed a cultural and historical talk from Maggie, one of our local guides.
Paddling to Caledonia (SB Day 3)
20 апреля 2024 г., Панама ⋅ 🌩️ 28 °C
We could see our island stop for the evening just across the way. However, instead of taking our trusty speedboat there, we were told we would be splitting up into small wooden boats and paddling.
SoЧитать далее