Isla Seca

This was the first of the Panamanian islands we visited. We anchored off of Isla Seca without another soul in sight! Cooling off in the cool, clear water was a huge relief. (right)

Landing on your own private island removes all inhibitions. This voluptuous babe was a member of the Quest crew! I think this could qualify for "What happens on Quest stays on the Quest!"

Before we arrived there weren't even footprints! (right)

The mango trees were growing wild here! And for people who love mangos they were too much to resist. (left)

Every place in Costa Rica and Panama seemed to have beautiful flowering trees and plants.

Delia was always cooking up meals and treats for us to enjoy on the boat!

Bahia Honda, Panama

This is the little village at Bahia Honda, Panama (right).

When we came into Bahia Honda we were greeted by the local people. These are duggout canoes. You'll notice many of them need constant bailing!

Some of the local children come out to see what's up! (Delia's photos)

Domingo brought us fruit and vegetables for our travels.

San Jose Island

Our next Island was San Jose. Another gorgeous (and cooler) island with very interesting volcanic rock formations. (right)

We hiked up a trail to find the local inhabitants. A German couple who had come here by boat over twenty years ago and decided to stay!

When we came ashore we met a German couple living a Robinson Crusoe life. No, not the cute guy on the right. He belongs to the crew of the Quest.

We were offered a very tasty fruit drink refreshment. All the little toys and items in the foreground were washed ashore on San Jose Island.

These folks had their own herd of goats.

They also raised hogs!

An orchard provided pompellmouse (a lot like grapefruit). (right)

Isla Contradora

Isla Contadora (left) reminded us of the islands in the lakes of northern Italy - very beautiful. This is a weekend destination for yachts from Panama City. 

Taboga Island

The Island of Taboga (right) is called "The Enchanted Island" for a good reason.

Another view of this charming island of Taboga.

Some of the interesting plantings on the Enchanted Isle (right)

There were flowers everywhere on Taboga! (Tony's photo)

We were grateful to have Mel and Tony on board. Tony was a trooper at sea on our passage to the Galapagos. And we really appreciated Mel's special knowledge of generators and electrical systems. (right) We were still struggling with the generator at this point. However, all the systems worked better once we got offshore.