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   RE: Nicaragua logistics-Managua to Costa Rica

   by ashlita 30 May 2012

   Thanks for the info everyone, I didn't know the opinion on Managua. Some cities are worth sticking around for awhile because of side trips…

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   RE: Panama City, And Beyond

   by tombali 28 May 2012

   just got back from Bocas,good place to stay is casa max very near las brisas ,was $ 20 single,great room with bathroom,hammock,wi-fi Checke…

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   RE: Think twice before taking Sacanagem from San Blas to Cartagena

   by Jonnyb333 25 May 2012

   Captain- 3/10 Boats condition- 8/10 Safety- 3/10 Food- 3/10 Overall experience- 4/10 The Captain Our captain was an absolute, (pardo…

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   RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

   by paulschmidtart 23 May 2012

   Good thought but I think the idea was more analogous to this. http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_78ZQnw9IWE4/ScxGzx7l4dI/AAAAAAAAADw/zLdLkIXsMGE/s40…

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   RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

   by SoloHobo 23 May 2012

   Usually if one is on an island here, and has a fever, an island fever is the precursor to Malaria or Dengue...

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   RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

   by BOOMER1 23 May 2012

   ....let the truth be our guide...

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   I wish i read this before i went to Panama - our trip report

   by liveinamovie 23 May 2012

   Hi, We (30+ couple) just came back from three weeks in Panama and one week in Colombia, and would like to share a few things with you…

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   Re: Panama City, And Beyond

   by liveinamovie 23 May 2012

   Hi, San Blas is nothing to compare with Bocas - these are two different experiences. San Blas is more tranquil and authentic and less…

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   RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

   by paulschmidtart 22 May 2012

   I deal strictly in the truth as I know it. I would not want the wrath of an over zealous Thorn Tree truth monger. Who has the time or…

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    RE: San Blas day trip - from Capurgana to Sapzurro - is this possible?!

    by CanadaNorway 22 May 2012

    Has anyone done this trip with Luna Verde? Any thoughts? My gf and I are looking into it. If we do it, we'll post our experience in a…

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    RE: San Blas day trip - from Capurgana to Sapzurro - is this possible?!

    by CanadaNorway 22 May 2012

    The capurgana-sanblas link above doesn't work. Here is the correct link: http://www.capurgana-sanblas.com/#/home/3990600

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    Colombia to Panama through San Blas (no sail boat)

    by CanadaNorway 22 May 2012

    Does anyone know of a company offering motor-powered boat trips through the San Blas similar to the Darien Gapster? We had plans to go…

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    RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by BOOMER1 22 May 2012

    I am very confused but I am still laughing at #34....is that right?....

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    RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by paulschmidtart 21 May 2012

    *Private Sailing Yacht Sunk In DEA Attack* -API- Today in a remote area of the island chain of San Blas on the Caribbean coast…

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    Re: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by juanka0001 21 May 2012

    Para todos aquellos que tienen una mala imagen del velero island fever, aquí tienen un video de lo bien que se pasa en ese velero http:/…

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    RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by SoloHobo 21 May 2012

    soso soso soso

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    Re: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by velerofrederika 21 May 2012

    mi nombre es israel de la asuncion, propietario del velero frederika y actual capitan del velero island fever que hace la ruta cartagena-san…

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    RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by eddystonelightkeep 21 May 2012

    who is whats his face? did his account/handle, or his post get deleted?

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    RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by SoloHobo 20 May 2012

    Whats his face got deleted, and sent me the PM ranting...what the heck, I am headed to the Occupy rally in 20 minutes, wish me luck. …

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    RE: Panama City, And Beyond

    by marcmadness8780 20 May 2012

    Thanks! I should add that while we try to travel somewhat "budget" we do have some extra funds to spring when it's worth it, and we factor…

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    RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by eddystonelightkeep 20 May 2012

    YAP YAP YAP! (and So there!)

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    Panama City, And Beyond

    by marcmadness8780 20 May 2012

    Hi there, Going to spend about 18 days in Panama with my girlfriend towards the end of next month. We'd like to have our first 3 nights…

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    RE: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by SoloHobo 20 May 2012

    Blah Blah Blah....

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    Re: Sailing through San Blas to Cartagena? Would NOT recommend ISLAND FEVER

    by A2_Q 20 May 2012

    It is funny to read this, I did this travel this year (febraury 2012), this review is not accurate. KONNY wasn´t the captain !!, It…

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    RE: Central America Highlights

    by SoloHobo 20 May 2012

    Unless you are diving at Isla Cocos, which is Liveboard,I would not understand where, or why you are diving in CR. You dont mention…