Playa De Las Estrellas, a beach on the Bocas del Toro Island
Boquete
Center of BoqueteLittle Guy, a quarter horse, and Bonnie.I asked Trin if he could get a photo of Little Guy for our blog. This is what I got.Trin on Zar.Flowers at the HaciendaRiding on the trail from the Hacienda.The murder scene and prime suspectHorses lining up for the ride at the cabalgataDancing at the cabalgata.Trin feeding a horse in Bouquete Panama
Coiba
One of the islands in Coiba where we take a break between dives. Photo Credit: Glenn and his PADrone.Toshi, Alberto, Tosha, Trin, JeniferWhite-tip reef shark. Photo credit: Toshi Sakai
Green Moray Eel in Coiba waters. Photo Credit: Toshi SakaiTito, the resident crocodile. Photo Credit: Tosha GranthamVultures on their morning ritual of drying their wings
Trin posing for a picture on the ocean floor. Photo Credit: Toshi Sakai
Retired from Corporate America at the age of 43 along with her husband Trinity. In 2016 they sold their home to begin a nomadic life of slow travel. Bonnie writes of their experience on the road in each country. Subscribe to follow her stories here.
Such an amazing experience. I am truly amazed at how it would be to just see all those ‘TV’ fishes and crocs in front of you. Specially the fear part. When I did it, I was not so deep in the water but still was very afraid with all that pressure on your ears and salt water in Ur mouth thing. Can’t even imagine the equipment failure. He he. Keep the fun going Bonnie and Trin!
I’m glad for this blog because there is absolutely NO WAY that I would ever go deep sea diving. NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!! I am afraid and claustrophobic. Good for you for being able to overcome your fear. But now I can say that I have been deep sea diving; at least in my mind I have. Bwahahaha.
I am so sorry to have learned later what the angst was, though I completely understand. I learned how to dive at a time when nearly debilitating claustrophobia was affecting many aspects of my life – and especially on airplanes. I was encouraged by Toshi who, as a former diver, explained this world existed in such a way that it inspired him to recertification and me to new certification three years ago. It’s taken that long with annual dives to feel like a fish in water. And now it occupies a lot of my thinking on the surface… I’ve had some super harrowing moments on the way to feeling as comfortable as I do as a new diver with a camera. Coming to terms with my space under water has helped me to claim and reposition on land the life that I believe in and walk, swim, fly…
I will always embrace a beginners mind in diving because each time one goes down you are faced with new circumstances and perhaps problem solving. The experience is largely connected to breath, peace and awareness, and in tune with that, the wonders never cease to amaze. It’s all go with the flow. It’s an awesome 360 degree experience to champion every time, in the moment. AND it gave me some extreme skill sets for upending my unbearable claustrophobia on land.
Additionally, the peace of mind that allows one into a school of fish without them scattering is super special. I am grateful to have that experience with documentation to share. I can’t wait to get back under.
I can only encourage you on this nomadic journey to rise above any fear that you are presented with to celebrate and thrive in your journey. Both of you – individually and together – because you are a force and special. I find that inspirational right now.
I’d look forward to diving with you any time and anywhere that we find ourselves in this world.
Thanks Tosha, I hope we do get to dive together again in the future. It is definitely an amazing experience every time! Glad to hear that it has helped you in such a way. Life is a journey with so much to learn along the way.
Looks like an absolutely amazing experience!! To have so much time and see so many different places. And all the different animals you got to see..! So good that you overcame your panic 🙂 Maria @ http://momentumtravels.com
Such an amazing experience. I am truly amazed at how it would be to just see all those ‘TV’ fishes and crocs in front of you. Specially the fear part. When I did it, I was not so deep in the water but still was very afraid with all that pressure on your ears and salt water in Ur mouth thing. Can’t even imagine the equipment failure. He he. Keep the fun going Bonnie and Trin!
Thanks, it truly was amazing! Thankfully the dive shop was awesome to us!
Reading this was exactly like re-living the adventure. Thanks Bonnie and Trin.
So glad we met you on this trip. Thank you for the great pictures!
I’m glad for this blog because there is absolutely NO WAY that I would ever go deep sea diving. NO WAY!!!!!!!!!!! I am afraid and claustrophobic. Good for you for being able to overcome your fear. But now I can say that I have been deep sea diving; at least in my mind I have. Bwahahaha.
LOL, glad I could help you experience it 🙂
Bonnie,
I am so sorry to have learned later what the angst was, though I completely understand. I learned how to dive at a time when nearly debilitating claustrophobia was affecting many aspects of my life – and especially on airplanes. I was encouraged by Toshi who, as a former diver, explained this world existed in such a way that it inspired him to recertification and me to new certification three years ago. It’s taken that long with annual dives to feel like a fish in water. And now it occupies a lot of my thinking on the surface… I’ve had some super harrowing moments on the way to feeling as comfortable as I do as a new diver with a camera. Coming to terms with my space under water has helped me to claim and reposition on land the life that I believe in and walk, swim, fly…
I will always embrace a beginners mind in diving because each time one goes down you are faced with new circumstances and perhaps problem solving. The experience is largely connected to breath, peace and awareness, and in tune with that, the wonders never cease to amaze. It’s all go with the flow. It’s an awesome 360 degree experience to champion every time, in the moment. AND it gave me some extreme skill sets for upending my unbearable claustrophobia on land.
Additionally, the peace of mind that allows one into a school of fish without them scattering is super special. I am grateful to have that experience with documentation to share. I can’t wait to get back under.
I can only encourage you on this nomadic journey to rise above any fear that you are presented with to celebrate and thrive in your journey. Both of you – individually and together – because you are a force and special. I find that inspirational right now.
I’d look forward to diving with you any time and anywhere that we find ourselves in this world.
Be well always,
Tosha
Thanks Tosha, I hope we do get to dive together again in the future. It is definitely an amazing experience every time! Glad to hear that it has helped you in such a way. Life is a journey with so much to learn along the way.
Looks like an absolutely amazing experience!! To have so much time and see so many different places. And all the different animals you got to see..! So good that you overcame your panic 🙂
Maria @ http://momentumtravels.com
Thanks, I’m looking forward to my next dive! Travel is amazing – looks like you also have the bug with 20+ countries under your belt. Happy Travels!