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San Blas 2 From Carti we went to the amazing island of Acuadup.  This is a smallish, inhabited island that few yachts seem to visit, being off the beaten track. (Yachts are the only viable way of seeing the San Blas).  We were befriended by two families who took us to their grass huts ashore (once we'd obtained permission from the island's chief of course) and fed us.  We in turn fixed 2 small kids bikes and an outboard motor.  We'd often hear a thump on the side of the hull and a cry of 'hola' and we'd have an 'ulu' (dugout) alongside, with an inquisitive family out for a stroll (they go everywhere in their canoes) to have a look at us! During our time in the San Blas we were visited many times by Kunas selling molas, local fruit and veg, bread that went mouldy after 24 hours but was gorgeous fresh, fish and lobsters.  The boys were very popular, and spent hours ashore running around or playing football but Rebecca was the real hit, everyone tried to pick her up, kiss her, tweak her cheeks etc – she did not always enjoy the attention! The San Blas has been the high point, for me, of our travels so far and I feel privileged to have seen them. Date(s): January - February 2007. Album by Gerard Coulson. Photos by Gerard Coulson. 1 - 58 of 58 Total. 7387 Visits.
Approaching Acuadup.  Note the fringing reef. The first of many visitors What a great sail! The western end of the island The dock Meta, looking to the east Taken from up the mast San Blas II 08 San Blas II 09 San Blas II 10 The small village is hidden by the palms The small structures overhanging the water are water closets! Myrdinn Meta San Blas II 15 We inspred a lot of interest A small room with a view! Eric, from Meta, and I set up a clinic to fix bikes and outboards Beccy makes a friend The kids run around as usual San Blas II 21 It's a sloth! You can see its claws if you look closely! back to the boat - NB our new dinghy and outboard Clarabella anchored off Acuadup San Blas II 26 San Blas II 27 Locals Views ashore San Blas II 30 San Blas II 31 San Blas II 32 San Blas II 33 Lads showing off San Blas II 35 This chap is holding a lobster that he was offerinf for sale.  It was too small. San Blas II 37 San Blas II 38 San Blas II 39 San Blas II 40 Happy chap! San Blas II 42 San Blas II 43 San Blas II 44 A Kuna lady going about her day San Blas II 46 San Blas II 47 San Blas II 48 San Blas II 49 San Blas II 50 San Blas II 51 We leave Acuadup Eric follows us out It's Sunday morning on Myrdinn, DVD time! At anchor at Nalia Ashore in the Easter Lemmon Cays - more yachts now San Blas II 57 San Blas II 58