San Blas Islands

First views of Panama...

Cartagena

First time for Lisa and I in South America. I think this is also the 22nd country we have visited together outside of the United States. 

Took a short tour of the National Aviary, which isn't done yet but will open to the public in February, 2016. Lots of exotic birds, many endangered are kept here. Glad we made the visit as other tours here in Cartegena seemed somewhat touristy. 

On to Panama...

Arrival in Cartagena, Colombia

On the way to Colombia

Passing by Cuba...

Departing

Port of Ft Lauderdale...next stop Cartagena, Columbia in a few days.

Panama Canal trip begins soon

Hey friends--another adventure begins in just a few days, a trip through the Panama Canal.  Details and photos to follow...

The next journey...

Any suggestions?  Currently enjoying Atlantic breezes in our new beach shack home in St Augustine, Florida...