We arrived in Panama City safe and sound. We had two days to relax in Panama City and get on Denny & Becky's "Life is Good on Kokomo" schedule. After our 50 miles trip in the truck through beautiful tropical, lush, rain forest, we were so please to see Denny standing on the dock to greet us. After two wheel barrels full of luggage, boat parts (clothes spinner/dryer), groceries, and mandatory alcohol and chocolate, we were off on a panga ride to Kokomo. Becky was waiting with a big smile, great tan and camera in hand. We took a tour of Sugdup Island which is part of Carti Islands. John (local Kuna gentlemen) showed us his community which included the meeting hall, clinic, church, grocery store, school, power house and his own home. The upstairs was set up to accommodate travelers on their way to other Islands. No cars on the island. The pathways between the huts were for walking and only single file space.

We had lunch, then headed out to Gunboat Island. We had a small sail as the island is only 6 miles away. We had a restful night at anchor and departed for Salardup for a swim. The Kuna from Salardup visited us in their Yala (canoe) with lobster, crab, and fresh fish. Another boat came buy, Becky gave the Kuna people barbie & batman toothbrushes and toothpaste, they seemed very touched. They also handed us their cell phone to charge. They don't have the ability to charge cell phones. Happy hour at noon with lunch.

Life is good on Kokomo!

Christine