flying over the panama canal.
flying over the caribbean side of panama.
travels.
Monday, January 06, 2014
picture perfect.
this is where we stayed on playa bluff beach in bocas del toro, panama. the most amazing landscape ever. the rain forest jungle comes right UP to the beach. the clearness of the water and the colour of the sand are completely stunning and so inspiring.
Sunday, January 05, 2014
the panama hat.
this is what is known as the “panama hat” . . . though they are actually made in ecuador. during the panama canal construction thousands of these were shipped to panama from ecuador for the workers to wear. when theodore roosevelt wore one of these hats on camera while visiting the panama canal construction site, it quickly became a fashion icon and then known as the “panama hat.”
this is the actual panamanian hat. these are made in panama and unlike the “panama hat” (which is woven), these are braided and then stitched together. really well made ones can actually hold water. this is the hat i bought in panama. i found it much more unique and stylish and i got SO many thumbs ups from the natives because of it.
Friday, January 03, 2014
friday field trip (from the sketchbook).
25 december 2013
christmas day.
bocas del toro, panama
i had the most AMAZING christmas day imaginable. it was spent surfing in panama on an epic day. the water was the perfect temperature, it was a perfect reef break, and the waves were JUST right. it was a magical day.
Thursday, January 02, 2014
hola kitty.
this fearless cat in panama walked RIGHT up to me.
how CUTE is this FACE !
Wednesday, January 01, 2014
the panama canal.
we spent a fabulous sunset having a drink and watching ships cross the miraflores locks. this was a truly amazing sight. i have learned SO much about panama and the panama canal on this trip. much more than i ever learned in school. this is a fascinating country. we also swam and kayaked in the canal. unforgettable.
Tuesday, December 31, 2013
a very embera new year’s eve.
i had the most wonderful and inspiring new year’s eve ever. we spent the day with the embera tribe, a semi-nomadic indigenous people living in panama far into the rain forest jungle. we spent the day with them eating, dancing, and learning about their way of life, their amazing art, and toured their jungle thick with medicinal plants.
we traveled by a long canoe to get there.
they made us a delcious lunch of fish and plantains served in in a banana leaf bowl.
these are the simple thatched roof huts they live in.
this is an example of some of the beautiful jewelry they make.
they live a life of simplicity, intention, and spend their days making art.
these are my exact goals for 2014.
Monday, December 30, 2013
sea love.
i haven’t found any sea glass in the caribbean sea, but there is plenty of coral love in the sea. i’m obsessed with the beautiful coral here and am collecting a lot of beauties.
Sunday, December 29, 2013
island girl.
it is VERY gilligan’s island here in bocas del toro. our lodging is right on the beach and directly behind is the rain forest jungle . . . complete with monkeys, sloths, and lots of other creatures. there is nothing better than waking up to the sounds of crashing waves and howling monkeys.
here is our corner bar and the super friendly staff.
they make an mean piña colada.
Saturday, December 28, 2013
patti + panama.
we are on an amazing island right on the caribbean sea called bocas del toro. WOW. it is super remote, pristine, and ridiculously beautiful. what better way to end the year and clear the head for the new year. i’ve been surfing, snorkeling, running, swimming, reading this great book, relaxing and eating delicious food. it is a pure slice of heaven.
