In the Panamanian island chain of Bocas del Toro, theft is a problem on some beaches. During the week of my visit in 2008, one couple described being approached by two young men who “asked” for their wallet. They carried no weapon, but their demeanor was intimidating enough — and the travelers sufficiently isolated on their […]
All Quiet on the Panamanian Front (Bocas del Toro, Panama)
I saw this horse on two different visits one week to Wizard Beach on Isla Bastimentos, an island in Panama’s Bocas del Toro Archipelago. Drawn to the salty taste of the surf, the horse would wade into the water and then mostly stand still, letting the occasional wave slap its face. After maybe half an hour […]