BOCAS TOWN:  WHERE TO STAY?

Hotel Olas is on Isla Colon in Bocas Town in the Province of Bocas del Toro. This is one of six islands which make up the  archipelago of Bocas.  Bocas Town is probably the most developed, but still has a slow-paced caribbean feel and lovely traditional architecture.  According to a local historian we had the pleasure of meeting today, Bocas del Torro was the first province established in Panama.  It was a 2 1/2 hour drive through the mountains from Boquete - road was very windy, but mostly new and interesting scenery the entire way.  Suggest starting early in the day, stop midway for late breakfast or lunch.    Almirante is where you will park your car and pick up the water taxi to Isla Colon.  You will NOT want to stay in Almirante!!  Enjoyed this little hotel.  Think there are other choices for about the same rate.  This was recommended to us, so tried it this trip.  Although they claim to include breakfast, it is really coffee, juice and a very small muffin.  If your appetite is larger, you'll want to eat breakfast out.  AC and kinda hot water in the shower.                                                             

Deck right on the water, nice! 

FOOD AND MUSIC

Last night we had dinner at Raw Sushi, which more than lived up to its rating on Trip Advisor.  It was a splurge on the budget (almost $40 for lots of sushi, wine and cerveza) but well worth it.  Had a table on the pier, which was very romantic, BUT made it difficult to see your food!! Bocas Bambu was a great choice for pasta and tasty, inexpensive fish.  Happy hour crowd there was very HAPPY  - kinda loud, but fun!  This is where the younger crowd comes to play and accordingly, you can find almost any adventure you can think of here.  Have not found anything worth writing about for breakfast.  

Having morning coffee which is great here in Panama.