After a short stop ( Panama City one night) we reached the last stop of our trip: Franklin's Iceland - a paradise island, part of the Archipelago de San Blas. This chain of islands (365 islands, many of them unoccupied / available) is about 230 km stretches along the Panamanian Caribbean coast. Together with a small strip of land is the island chain, the realm of the Kuna-Yala Indians, who manage this independently.
crossing of Franklin's Iceland: gaaaaaaaaanz we and many Israelis in the same boat. This island seems to be THE destination of choice for Israelis - except we were perhaps only a handful of people from other countries there. Funnily enough, on the island even notice the signs are written in Hebrew. The Israelis are definitely a very unique little people: always travel in large groups and are still happy with each other and especially the Girls (that is, those we have met at Franklin's Iceland) were relatively free fun. I only say "Could you please stop talking?" :) 
One of many small islands of the San Blas Archipelago 
Shortly before Franklin's Iceland 
Our 4-bamboo hut (built right on a white sand beach): only three steps to the door and you stood right in the clear Caribbean water. Simply beautiful - it takes one wants to have some sand in the bed purchase! 
front of our hut 
Kuna Yala women in traditional dress prepare the food. For only 10 dollars / day, there was Franklin's Iceland for three complete meals (including delicious fresh fish) and accommodation. 
Ines & I in the food-"space". Funnily enough, we ordered four gluttonous Germans almost always a second helping. The Kitchen Chef We knew from Day 2:) 
dream beaches ... This island was just so incredibly beautiful - one can hardly put into words. The pictures can only give limited. The water was clear and warm, you could snorkel or toll just on the white sandy beach in the sun (or under the palm trees) set. Truly paradise on earth - our four days stay gone by! 
One day I made without the rest of the squad a trip to the main island of Kuna-Yala Indians. There, tourists may only in some cases and led out. Was really interesting to see - that's a whole world of its own (with school administration, etc.). In the Kuna culture prevails matriarchy, that women have the say. While the men dress inconspicuously, who have all women in traditional dress with red scarf and pearl jewelry the calves. The Kuna live mainly from fishing and the sale of jewelry, colorful fabric images (so-called "molas"), etc. 
Felix under palm trees 
addition to sea urchins and were the most diverse fish species are also very many starfish in various color shades. 
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