Tihchhuah a ni: 07.04.2022
Booking was relatively easy through Airbnb and communication went well in English, even though we didn't receive much information in advance. But that was part of the adventure. We had no expectations and just went with the flow. We had initially considered whether we should drive from Panama City to the port ourselves, but fortunately we decided against it.
Punctually, but tired, we stood in front of our apartment building and waited for our driver, Rodolfo. He arrived in a large SUV (7-seater), but there were already two ladies in the car. So it was going to be very cozy since we each had a large travel backpack and a small backpack. Rodolfo showed off his Tetris skills and managed to store everything. However, Leonie's backpack ended up on the roof and it rained during the drive. Annoying, but not tragic, as the clothes remained mostly dry.
Later, the Gunas invited us to a bonfire. We sat with the Gunas and other guests around the fire, and the host told us more about the history and way of life of the Gunas. We considered the end of the day a successful conclusion and were very grateful for the hospitality of the Gunas. The night in the bamboo huts was unique. The sound of the sea was so close that you could have thought you were in the water. A gentle breeze surprisingly cooled the bamboo huts.
The second day started with breakfast at 07:00. Then we enjoyed the second day just as much as the first. In addition, we were able to borrow snorkeling equipment from the host and were able to observe various beautiful fish, pelicans, and even a stingray in the water. The second day flew by just as quickly with snorkeling, and after dinner, we went to bed early. Half of us were very sad that time flew by so quickly and the departure was imminent, while the other half was quite happy to be back in civilization soon. But before we left Guna Yala, we went on another excursion. We took a boat to another island where scenes for a famous Netflix series were filmed. And it was none other than 'Money Heist'. Sounds exciting at first, but it turned out not to be. The island was covered in grass and rather unspectacular as there was no sign of the filming. We found our island more beautiful. The sandbank in the middle of the sea was much more beautiful. We got off in the middle of the sea and could walk through knee-deep water. Here we discovered jellyfish and took great photos. A beautiful end to this tour! In the afternoon, we returned to the port by boat and this time we were driven by Jorge. Jorge's car was not the newest, so we had two breakdowns right away and the journey took an hour longer than expected. Glad and tired, we arrived in Panama City in the evening. From the car, we booked our accommodation, which promised us much more luxury. After taking a shower, we had pizza and finally a comfortable bed without salt and sand. But with dreams of this unique experience.