Comments on: In Kuna Yala Territory

By: Indebted

Indebted — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:59:17 +0000

Just wanted to say thanks so much for sharing your holiday pics and stories.

By: Danielle

Danielle — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:39:54 +0000

I’ve got a lot of Dutch heritage in me and it’s unfortunate that what you’ve written about the Dutch is true. They’re a bit standoffish and a stubborn lot of people and I can’t really say why…

I can’t wait to see your photos from this trip, Shannon. You’ve documented it well in words but I really want to see what you have through your lens.

By: DIYer

DIYer — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 15:05:30 +0000

Wow, crazy Dutch terrorists … next thing ya know, they’ll be trying to advise the Corps of Engineers on protecting New Orleans.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:05:41 +0000

Nikk, you know, I shouldn’t complain about them and it’s petty for me to do so… but when you’re in such a serene, perfect place, even the slightest imperfection really stands out. Objectively they were completely tolerable neighbors.

By: starbadger

starbadger — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:50:38 +0000

you are a wonderful observer and reporter. thank you.

By: nikk

nikk — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 06:27:30 +0000

sounds like a fun time, those dutch must have been a bit of a bummer though.

By: Shannon

Shannon — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 19:58:03 +0000

There was a big group of Dutch tourists too. They didn’t bring any prostitutes, but they sure were pushy, and avoided the other guests rather rudely. When we came back from the beach, they refused to get on the boat for some reason, just standing dumbly on the beach. I stood in the water and held the boat steady so it would be easier for them to get on, and told them that the tour guide was asking everyone to get on the boat… As they begrudgingly got on, one of the guys muttered “oh, so the dutch have to get on first?” under his breath. No idea what was up with that. Maybe it’s bad luck to get on a boat first in Holland or something…

When we flew out, they took a bizarre number of close up photos of parts of the plane’s cockpit. Way way way more than made sense. I mean, are they going to look back at a dozen pictures of the altimeter with fond reminiscence? Weird stuff. I think I might report them as terrorists for that.

They also kept trying to take pictures of me when I wasn’t looking at them, and then when I’d see them, they’d point their camera at something else and pretend that was their target. A really odd, cold, rude group that in some ways made me miss the kookiness of the Russians! At least those guys were funny.

By: Elizabeth

Elizabeth — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:47:11 +0000

Had a dream just this morning involving a girl with a split tongue. I remember nothing else which makes me think again that I should keep a notebook nearby as I do know that that was a very small and relatively unimportant aspect of dreamland.
I wonder why there are many albinos? What genetic differences would account for that.
I really hate that you missed the opportunity to gesture to the Russians. Really. But speaking of Russians I wholly understand the American girl apologizing for the repugs. Ugly does seem to be the “look” here. Apparently the melting pot isnt such a great idea, aesthetically.
Glad you all had such a wonderful trip and cant wait for photos!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 18:39:07 +0000

Sounds like you’re all having a great time.