Pictures and excerpts
from my trip to Bastimentos, Panama
Thank you Conor and Meghan
for enlightening me and revealing
a simple, colorful, relaxing and rewarding way of life.
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Welcome to Bastimentos! |
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Who knew this inquisitive and creative guy would grow up to marry the girl of his dreams, sail away and raise their children on a distant, tropical, island in the Caribbean? I did. He always ventured outside the box. And although I hate that they live so far from me and I don't see my beautiful grand-babies as much as I want---after this visit, I get it!
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Conor and Meg built their house using all native wood on the island-and it is beautiful! (Kids' fort in foreground built from driftwood gathered on their beach) I am so proud of all they have accomplished-it is quite amazing!
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Their View from the porch |
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Conor and me checking out his compost pile |
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The guest cabin sits above the main house up their hill (also built by Conor with gorgeous wood and wood accents) |
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I absolutely loved the guest cabin! |
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My views from the guest cabin Woody and I caught this rainbow sipping our morning coffee |
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Elwood swimming in front of house |
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I loved their tool shed-perfect for a watercolor! |
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This was taken at Bluff Beach-waves were beautiful! |
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Family gathers at this beautiful dining table--food taste extra good with this view! |
Main house Shower and tub --I am crazy for the stonework
I'm bragging, but not only did he build the cabin-
but also all the furniture!
Kitchen in the guest house!
The guest cabin bath
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Checking over our collection of sea glass from the beach! |
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We celebrated all of our spring birthdays! |
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Our special sprinkle cake! |
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Tohi 4 yrs, Frankie Fern 2yrs, and Woody 7 yrs |
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Making the sprinkle birthday cake! |
Setting these two cuties up for facials!
Time for facials!
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The Massage part tickles! |
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Happy Clients!!! |
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We love ice cream beans! Elwood found this one growing up the hill--my first one ever |
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Fried Bread-why was it so good? |
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Golf cart ride to Bluff Beach!
We picked up some sweet hitch hikers!
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I absolutely went crazy when we got to see sloths on the way to Bluff Beach!
Just hanging out eating leaves on the side of the road. |
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And we saw lots of cows-loved seeing this baby. |
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But seriously, when we got to see monkeys, that was over the top!! Had to see in these pictures,
but the mama had a baby on her back! |
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Stopped at Sea Glass Beach on the way to Bluff-the water was incredibly clear! |
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Just enjoying a little snack before heading on to Bluff Beach! |
Bluff Beach was also gorgeous!
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This was a the coolest place owned by two Italians who cooked delicious pizza in a real pizza oven 900 degrees for 90 seconds-who knew- (I only took a video and sorry it won't play) |
Making Coconut Milk
for curry sauce
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Just hanging out in the Bocas Park before jiu jitsu class. |
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Swimming in front of their house! |
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Frankie Fern and Tohi holding the card from their cousin Ama! Ama and Merek miss them so much!
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Enjoying the morning views from the cabin |
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Coffee with Oma every morning
(Ahh the memories I have of kid koffee with my Pop-sugar, half and half and a dab of coffee!) |
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Just a couple of friends beading! |
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And Reading...
Snuggled in Oma's candy quilt! |
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A famous red frog! |
Hike to Wizard Beach
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Always waiting for Oma--the hills were steep! |
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Wizard Beach!! |
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I want a tee shirt that sez, "I hiked to Wizard Beach!"
I burned 1000 calories each way! |
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Meghan's future yoga studio
Love this new addition to their property-can't wait to see what this creative family does with it! |
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Hummingbird nest in their lime tree-size of a half dollar
So fluffy and soft |
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Woody always waited for me on the trails! |
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Side view of guest cabin! |
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I love the terraced gardens and stone steps on their property- every step unique and beautiful! |
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Mangos-and papyas and plantains and bananas Tomatoes, arugula and herbs! |
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This will be a before picture soon-
can't wait to see what it turns into!!! |
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Part of the walk to and from town to their house |
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Another watercolor subject! |
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Elwood fetching my walking stick after our boat ride back from Bocas town. The way to their house is up a pretty good sized hill and then back down! |
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Boat Taxis |
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Only way to their island-or over to Bocas Boat taxi |
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Waiting for Elwood to finish jiu jitsu |
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He is awesome! A Peaceful Warrior! |
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Love this fort!
The kids built this with Conor's guidance. |
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Meghan walking back from teaching yoga on the island! |
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A natural balance beam! |
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Keeping up with the big kids! |
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Bread Fruit for dinner! |
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Not only did I climb in the fort, I also slid down the slide! |
I hiked, I swam, I leisurely strolled the beach and collected sea glass; I learned how to make coconut milk; I soaked in the morning rains with rainbows; I saw red frogs, sloths, hummingbirds and monkeys; I ate Meghans wonderful healthy organic breakfasts, lunches and dinners; I snuggled with my grand babies and we read, colored, painted, and did crafts. I drank rum and pina coladas and ate delicious pear, feta, arugula pizza!!!! I made it to Wizard Beach!
I even got a chance to be creative and paint again!
Ahhh... the island life
No wonder- they love living here--
And no wonder I want to be a Basti Girl!!!
I will be back soon!