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Aps · « **Reply #980 on:** July 21, 2022, 12:49:09 PM »

Im flying next week. Anyone there now that can give some feedback on whats going on there?
Are there safety issues?

My tour guide to Money island and indengious villages didn't cancel but she did say its not a good time to visit. My other tour is to pearl islands with Ilene

aspitz6342 · « **Reply #981 on:** July 21, 2022, 03:41:27 PM »

Quote from: Aps on July 21, 2022, 12:49:09 PM

Im flying next week. Anyone there now that can give some feedback on whats going on there?
Are there safety issues?

My tour guide to Money island and indengious villages didn't cancel but she did say its not a good time to visit. My other tour is to pearl islands with Ilene

I was there last week and our tour to Monkey island and to Embrea Village went as planned.

The ferry to Pearl Islands leaves from the causeway and there were not any issues getting there last week.

The only tour we had to cancel was anton valley and i believe the same applies to san blas

Aps · « **Reply #982 on:** July 21, 2022, 04:10:25 PM »

Quote from: aspitz6342 on July 21, 2022, 03:41:27 PM

I was there last week and our tour to Monkey island and to Embrea Village went as planned.

The ferry to Pearl Islands leaves from the causeway and there were not any issues getting there last week.

The only tour we had to cancel was anton valley and i believe the same applies to san blas

Thank you!
Panama canal was fine?
Do you know about Casco Viejo?
Did you see anything unsafe by being in the regular tourist areas?

aspitz6342 · « **Reply #983 on:** July 21, 2022, 06:31:00 PM »

Quote from: Aps on July 21, 2022, 04:10:25 PM

Thank you!
Panama canal was fine?
Do you know about Casco Viejo?
Did you see anything unsafe by being in the regular tourist areas?

1-We did the Canal before the protests really erupted.

2-Casco Viejo is very close to the city (as is causeway) so I don't think it should be a problem. (The problem with Anton valley is that you have to drive down the Pan-American highway and the protesters blocked it and caused ppl to sit in their cars for 10+ hours)

3-I bumped In to 2 small protests but they were totally not violent

shmulys15 · « **Reply #984 on:** July 21, 2022, 06:33:27 PM »

Did you do Pearl Island with a tour or you did it on your own? If you used a tour whom did you use?

aspitz6342 · « **Reply #985 on:** July 21, 2022, 08:43:16 PM »

Quote from: shmulys15 on July 21, 2022, 06:33:27 PM

Did you do Pearl Island with a tour or you did it on your own? If you used a tour whom did you use?

I used ilene she was amazing

stsschw · « **Reply #986 on:** July 21, 2022, 09:48:23 PM »

Quote from: shmulys15 on July 21, 2022, 06:33:27 PM

Did you do Pearl Island with a tour or you did it on your own? If you used a tour whom did you use?

Mention Go Kosher Panama to Ilene for a discount on the Round Trip Ferry.

Aps · « **Reply #987 on:** July 22, 2022, 09:54:32 AM »

Quote from: shmulys15 on July 21, 2022, 06:33:27 PM

Did you do Pearl Island with a tour or you did it on your own? If you used a tour whom did you use?

Quote from: aspitz6342 on July 21, 2022, 08:43:16 PM

I used ilene she was amazing

I am using her too iyh- sounds like everyone is thrilled with her

shmulys15 · « **Reply #988 on:** July 31, 2022, 10:53:19 PM »

Does anyone have any experience with a tour company called Travelling Souls Panama?

asks · « **Reply #989 on:** August 02, 2022, 05:18:34 PM »

Quote from: stsschw on July 21, 2022, 09:48:23 PM

Mention Go Kosher Panama to Ilene for a discount on the Round Trip Ferry.

Did you have opportunity to customize the actual "tour" or activities to pick from?

stsschw · « **Reply #990 on:** August 02, 2022, 08:21:59 PM »

Quote from: asks on August 02, 2022, 05:18:34 PM

Did you have opportunity to customize the actual "tour" or activities to pick from?

Yes - as it is a private tour, you will communicate directly with Ilene to choose the experience that you would enjoy most. Whether it is just snorkeling, fishing, whale watching or a combination plus some beach time, you can plan out the time out on the sea with her prior to your booking the excursion.
You can contact Go Kosher Panama thru the CHAT or the HELP PLAN MY ITINERARY on their website for more information.

ushdadude · « **Reply #991 on:** August 02, 2022, 09:35:13 PM »

Quote from: myb821 on July 20, 2022, 09:07:00 AM

Anyone with a planned trip in the next 2 months worried about the protests?

Any updates on this?

askmoses · « **Reply #992 on:** August 03, 2022, 11:34:26 PM »

Quote from: ushdadude on August 02, 2022, 09:35:13 PM

Any updates on this?

Based on some googling, seems the Teachers ended the strike. Hopefully that means protest winding down and not ratcheting up...
I'm set to go in a few weeks be'h and very much looking forward!

askmoses · « **Reply #993 on:** August 04, 2022, 01:55:16 PM »

Quote from: stsschw on August 02, 2022, 08:21:59 PM

Yes - as it is a private tour, you will communicate directly with Ilene to choose the experience that you would enjoy most. Whether it is just snorkeling, fishing, whale watching or a combination plus some beach time, you can plan out the time out on the sea with her prior to your booking the excursion.
You can contact Go Kosher Panama thru the CHAT or the HELP PLAN MY ITINERARY on their website for more information.

Ilene is booked for the dates I will be there for Pearl Islands tour. Any other suggestions?

PBaruch · « **Reply #994 on:** August 04, 2022, 02:09:22 PM »

What about going to San Blas instead?

normathej · « **Reply #995 on:** August 04, 2022, 02:18:31 PM »

Can you do San Blas, including travel time, in 10 hours? Like to be back for mincha and Panama doesn't do daylight savings time.
Also, is it more crowded than Pearl Island?

Aps · « **Reply #996 on:** August 04, 2022, 02:25:14 PM »

Quote from: ushdadude on August 02, 2022, 09:35:13 PM

Any updates on this?

I was there last week sunday - thursday. BH I didn't see or hear about any protests.
One of my guides told me there were some but that they were dwindling down

PBaruch · « **Reply #997 on:** August 04, 2022, 02:29:26 PM »

Quote from: normathej on August 04, 2022, 02:18:31 PM

Can you do San Blas, including travel time, in 10 hours? Like to be back for mincha and Panama doesn't do daylight savings time.
Also, is it more crowded than Pearl Island?

We did San Blas on a day trip with Sorhay. She does not accompany you to San Blas but arranges everything. I am not sure exactly what time we got back or if you would be back in time for mincha. We did not find it to be "crowded." One island we went to - bunch of people showed up shortly after we arrived - we asked the guides to just take us to another island. There are plenty of islands to go to/visit and its very easy to avoid crowds. Its all in my TR.

askmoses · « **Reply #998 on:** August 04, 2022, 02:37:31 PM »

Quote from: PBaruch on August 04, 2022, 02:09:22 PM

What about going to San Blas instead?

Perhaps I'm wrong, but my impression from others is that from Panama City going to Pearl Islands is much less commute time etc. We are really aiming for a relaxing trip and not looking to cram in too much (aside from some of the reportedly delicious food

)

Pearl Islands just seemed to give us that day of relaxation/water activities while still making it back at a good time. Am I misunderstanding the San Blas experience?

Aps · « **Reply #999 on:** August 04, 2022, 02:52:26 PM »

Quote from: askmoses on August 04, 2022, 01:55:16 PM

Ilene is booked for the dates I will be there for Pearl Islands tour. Any other suggestions?

Do you want to ask her if she can hook you up with a different boat driver to take you around?
Or maybe you can call the mar y oro hotel which is on the main hotel on the island and ask them if they have someone who can give you the tour

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