"San Blas Islands & the Panama-Canal" Panama by globetrott

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I crossed the Panama Canal 4 times onboard of the cruise-ship M/S SAGAFJORD

The whole passage takes about 8 hours, depending on the number of other ships going through the canal with you.

My favorite islands in this aerea are the SAN BLAS ISLANDS
a group of very small islands, some of them only 20 metres wide with a lonely palmtree on it - these looked exactly like the islands drawn for an "island-joke".

Most of the Cuna-Indians come to their native islands only to sell souvenirs to cruise-passengers.

a MOLA from San Blas Island

There is NOTHING NEW on this page, I just deleted some of my lousy old tips dating back to my early days on VT ...

One day when I am in the right mood I might make a new page under the location of "San Blas Islands"

Last visit to Panama: Dec 1984
Intro Updated Jul 10, 2008
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Written Aug 31, 2011

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mircaskirca Aug 25, 2010 at 10:47 AM

Look forward to visiting San Blas islands at the end of my CA trip in winter and learn about culture and lifestyle of the Kunas. Some molas are really beautiful. I saw them in Colombia where they are also on sale.
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kyoub Nov 4, 2007 at 3:01 PM

Love your beautiful Molas. I only have two myself. Interesting tips.
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Stephen-KarenConn Jan 10, 2007 at 6:48 AM

We're taking our first cruise to Panama in a couple of months. Will have to bring back a Mola or two.
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JLBG Mar 25, 2006 at 8:29 PM

You obviously have fallen in love with the Mollas! I can understand you, they have an amazing variety of inspiration and a very appealing style. The idea of islands specially open for tourists made me smile!
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Bwana_Brown Jun 14, 2005 at 1:40 AM

I had never heard of Molas before. They are beautiful with their many different themes and colours! Nice tip about the Coke, in Zambia the big drink was Fanta Orange! Great view of the ship going through the Canal.
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freya_heaven Apr 27, 2005 at 4:06 AM

Amazingly expensive to go through the Panama Canal, no idea it was that much! I'v crossed the Corinth & Suez, hope to make it over the Panama Canal too some day. The Molas are very beautiful, you must have a very colourful house, nice page Michael! (~_~)
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catalysta Apr 26, 2005 at 8:25 AM

Beautiful molas, esp. the Octopus! FYI, they're made by 'reverse applique' technique, layers of cloth stitched together, then cut away to expose the underlayers...cat
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mtncorg Apr 1, 2005 at 7:40 PM

Those molas cost a bit more now. The San Blas are definitely worth a visit.
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cazz38 Feb 8, 2005 at 2:55 PM

Beautiful art works enjoyed your page Michael.
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deecat Oct 13, 2004 at 8:47 PM

Globetrott is the perfect "handle" for you...quite the traveler. Loved the Molas..Wow, you loved them alot! Great culture tip. Enjoyable read.