Bocas del Toro

In the off chance that anybody actually reads this blog here is an update!

We just arrived at Bocas del Toro and checked into our hostel which is pretty sweet mind you. The overnight to Bocas filled up so we took a quasi-overnight to David instead which is due south of Bocas by a few hours. Like bus terminals in other countries I have traveled to the Albrook station was like a small airport. In keeping with a tradition I have done twice in my life now I bought Dunkin Donuts before our ride. We stayed in a purple hostel in David that literally was everything purple. Cups, sheets, walls, floors, and attire here were all the infamous color. WE then took a bus to the coastal region, and a 30 minute water taxi to the town of Bocas on Isla Colon. Strangely enough the town is called Bocas, the region referred to as Bocas, and most people seem to also refer to this island as Bocas.

The ride to David was pretty nice and the bus was the nicest I have been on for an overnight to date. For some strange reason there was a rule that you could not eat while on the bus. This rule we did not follow. Also I was told after drinking a beer that I could not drink a beer on the bus. I felt this was unjust as I had proved already that it was entirely possible. Speaking of beers there are four main Panama brews that I will briefly comment on.

Panama: Crisp and refreshing, rolling-rock-esque. Not so fantastic when it gets warm which occurs in less than three minutes around these parts.

Atlas: Best of Panama and Balboa are sold out, but still refreshing in the Panamanian heat.

Soberana: I try to avoid this beer if possible. Imagine avoiding a beer, it just occurred to me that this is a weird concept. Soberana will leave you Sober because you are left halfway through with a desire to not drink anymore.

Balboa: Hands down the best Panamanian beer. Great taste, refreshing, and it even has a cool looking logo.

We are staying at the hostel heike tonight which has a super chill atmosphere, great drink specials, hammocks galore, and super great weather. Time to find some food and some tropical water.