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 Iain & Fiona Lewis  March 4, 2020

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New blog! “Is there a ‘Man Friday’?” 30th New blog! “Is there a ‘Man Friday’?” 30th October 2022 Mordup, San Blas, Panama – Isla Pinos, San Blas, Panama via Mulatupu, San Blas, Panama When Daniel Defoe penned Robinson Crusoe he spoke about friendly natives, palm fringed beaches and the isolation that that Robinson found on his island. He made this sound like a jolly old caper with few challenges, few complexities of life and no downside to the isolation. As we have sailed the San Blas islands we’ve found Daniel Defoe’s islands, but have also found that they contain so much more than he ever could have imagined... To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian #westerlyoceanlord #sailingadventure #travelandsailing #exploringbyboat #sailingsanblas #sailingkunayula #desertislands #mangroves #noseeums
New blog! 25th October 2022 “Where Cook walked.” Puerto Escoses, San Blas, Panama – Mordup, San Blas, Panama via Caledonia & Niagana, San Blas, Panama When captain cook explored the San Blas islands it was like entering a different world. There he was in his bastion of modern technology, brimming with the latest gadgets sailing past villages that hadn’t changed in eons which were filled with people full of welcoming smiles, generous hearts and inquisitive eyes. As we have entered the San Blas islands, we have walked in Captain Cook’s shoes, entering a new world and experienced everything he did all those years ago... To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian #westerlyoceanlord #sailingadventure #travelandsailing #exploringbyboat #sailingkunayala #discoveringnewcultures #traditionalwayoflife #helpingout
Morning Dinghy safari! After that it rained! Morning Dinghy safari! After that it rained!
Perfect protected anchorage. Perfect protected anchorage.
New blog! 21 October 2022 “Unexpected Journey” New blog! 21 October 2022 “Unexpected Journey” Isla Tintipan, Colombia – Puerto Escosos, San Blas, Panama via San Bernardo, Colombia, Puerto Obaldia & Puerto Perme, San Blas, Panama JRR Tolkien sent Bilbo Baggins, of ‘The Hobbit’ fame, on an unexpected journey in the company of wizards, orks, and all sorts of mystical creatures that allowed him battle against the odds and seek out his ‘precious’. Ruffian has been on an expected journey, where we have battled with the authorities, overcome weather and have arrived somewhere precious... To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian #westerlyoceanlord #sailingadventure #travelandsailing #exploringbyboat #sailingcolombia #sailingsanblas #puertoobaldia #customsboarding #sailingupwind #unexpectedjourney #memoriesofscotland
Why take the dinghy, when you can anchor right bes Why take the dinghy, when you can anchor right beside the reef. Yes photo three is a shark, Fiona did not loose her cool, but thankfully she didn’t see the one that was swimming! Steven Spielberg has a lot to answer for. Can anyone else relate? What tips for overcoming an irrational fear of sharks worked for you? #fearofsharks #snorkeling #sailingsanblas #sailingadventure
New blog! “One door shuts. Another one opens” New blog! “One door shuts. Another one opens” 16th October 2022 Cartagena de Indias, Cartagena, Colombia – Isla Tintipan, Colombia via Cienaga de Cholon, Colombia Paperwork is unavoidable. In everything we do paperwork follows us. Sometimes this paperwork open doors, other times it firmly shuts them. Having completed all the paperwork in Colombia the door wasn’t quite closed, but it was slowly swinging shut and we knew our time in Colombia was coming to an end.... To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian #westerlyoceanlord #sailingadventure #travelandsailing #exploringbyboat #exploringcolombia #travelcolombia #colombiabyboat
We got all dressed up today. Yesterday, the army We got all dressed up today. Yesterday, the army asked us to move our boats from the town anchorage. We needed to make space for a helicopter to land. Mr Laurentino "Nito" Cortizo, the President of Panama, was coming to Isla Tigre, and he had an important announcement to make regarding investment in a new road linking these remote communities and the building of a new hospital. Many dignitaries from some of the islands we have already visited were invited to attend, and the President’s team had many gifts to hand out. Everyone was excited to welcome him to this tiny island. #gunayala #sailingsanblas #kunayala #islatigre
The local fishermen are very proficient boat build The local fishermen are very proficient boat builders and sailors, but they could desperately do with some new (or new to them) sailcloth. #gunayala #kunayala #fishermen
A very rainy day and night (it is the rainy season A very rainy day and night (it is the rainy season after all). Followed by a visit to another Kuna Yala pueblo. More friendly, smiling faces. #rainyseason #kunayala #gunayala
Antique Mola’s (handmade reverse appliqué panel Antique Mola’s (handmade reverse appliqué panels of many layers) repurposed into cushions. Larry wonders if they are depicting horses, llamas or giraffes? The Kuna ladies add these Molas into blouses worn as part of their traditional clothing. When the blouse wears out they carefully unpick the Mola, and reuse them in a new blouse. The pair of Mola we bought have been stitched into many blouses before becoming cushions on Ruffian.
Could this be our most beautiful anchorage ever? Could this be our most beautiful anchorage ever?
Morning commute! On our way to fitness class. Morning commute! On our way to fitness class.
New blog! “Fork ‘Andles” 10th October 2022 New blog! “Fork ‘Andles” 10th October 2022 Every week the comic geniuses of ‘The 2 Ronnies’ signed off with ‘It’s Goodbye from me, and it’s a goodbye from him’*. In the previous hours they’d effortlessly amused their viewers with skits about ‘Fork handles/four candles’, Hovis adverts and jumbled words while ordering drinks. None of this was possible without days of preparation and hard work. We feel like the 2 Ronnies as after days of prep and hardwork but now its a ‘Goodbye from me and a goodbye from him.’** to Colombia. To read the rest of this blog, and to see more pictures from our travels find the link to our blogs in bio @sy_ruffian #westerlyoceanlord #sailingadventure #travelandsailing #exploringbyboat #exploringcolombia #travelcolombia #colombiabyboat
We have been honoured to share the “Separation D We have been honoured to share the “Separation Day” celebrations with the people of Ustupu, Kana Yala, Panama. Panama used to be a part of the Spanish Conquistadors “Gran Colombia” which included Venezuela, Ecuador, Peru, Colombia and Panama. Separation Day occurred in 1903 and marked a step forward for Panama, ultimately leading to the building of the Panama Canal. The parade demonstrated Colombian, Spanish and American influence, traditional dress, historical stories and huge community spirit. In the afternoon every fit and able person played volleyball in varying degrees of competence. The best were extremely athletic! It seemed as if the whole village turned up, all dressed in their finest clothes, and we were welcomed observers. #sailingsanblas #kunayala #gunayala #separationday
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