Take to the sea

The (mis)adventures of two dreamers that do

Welcome to Isla Montuosa: clothing optional

by Harmony
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I am going to take advantage of the fact that we have good, fast internet and upload pictures of our “circumnavigation” of Isla Montuosa. Let’s go a visual journey together, shall we?

Can it get any prettier? I had to drag my jaw along behind me. Can it get any prettier? I had to drag my jaw along behind me. “THere must be some kind of Hermit Crab Convention going on.” Upon Closer Inspection - Upon Closer Inspection – “Um! I think they’re eating an Iguana or something.” “This calls into question my theory about hermit crabs being vegetarians.” They had crawled inside the mouth and were going at it from the inside. They had crawled inside the mouth and were going at it from the inside. “Yeah, that’s just kind of…gratuitous.” Jungle Tree Stretch Marks! I can only dream of having such beautiful stretch marks. Jungle Tree Stretch Marks! I can only dream of having such beautiful stretch marks. Those little flowers would be bananas one day! If they were still attached to the tree. Now, they'll just be mulch. Those little flowers would be bananas one day! If they were still attached to the tree. Now, they’ll just be mulch. Lots of little alcoves. Lots of little alcoves. Lava flows? Lava flows? I'm drooling. Look at those stunning colors. I’m drooling. Look at those stunning colors. We walked the entire circumference of ISla Montuosa at low tide. We walked the entire circumference of ISla Montuosa at low tide. Hiding from Hermit Crabs. Hiding from Hermit Crabs. Waves of sand and pebbles. There was SO MUCH beautiful beach glass on this island. I was in heaven. Waves of sand and pebbles. There was SO MUCH beautiful beach glass on this island. I was in heaven. Pinch Me. Pinch Me. No seriously. No seriously. If I was a tree, I would be this tree. If I was a tree, I would be this tree. What a resilient specimen, its roots, clinging to rock, covered in salt water at high tide.  What a resilient specimen, its roots, clinging to rock, covered in salt water at high tide. Beautiful, lone tree. Beautiful, lone tree. WE FOUND A NICE LITTLE SWIMMING HOLE. Those are some good looking trunks, my love,  WE FOUND A NICE LITTLE SWIMMING HOLE. Those are some good looking trunks, my love, The shades of brown and black were mesmerizing. The shades of brown and black were mesmerizing. “Our boat should be just around that corner” – we said at every corner… colorful beach rubbish. colorful beach rubbish. Why is it always teal? Why is it always teal? There she is! Three miles and a couple hours later. There she is! Three miles and a couple hours later. We had to anchor far from shore since there is lots of coral surrounding the entire island. We had to anchor far from shore since there is lots of coral surrounding the entire island. Sometimes, In Latin America, I feel like that Palm tree. Sometimes, In Latin America, I feel like that Palm tree. Lots of life here. We could see colorful fish from the boat. Visibility was easily over 30 feet. Lots of life here. We could see colorful fish from the boat. Visibility was easily over 30 feet. Naked nap time! Naked nap time!

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  2. Where was this paradise? I don’t remember Montuosa??? Stunning photos you two. I can’t tell who’s the better photog, just gorgeous. Thanks for that montage.

    We are in Guaymas, giving Ashika a coat of lipstick. Will be heading south soon, it’s way to cold here. Dipped into the 40’s last night. Hopefully we can catch up with you soon. Take care,
    Lauri and Dois

    • Hey Lauri and Dois! You must have missed it on your way out of Panama. You’ll have to put it on your list for next time. It’s about 40 miles offshore – real close to Coiba. A lovely little gem. All the rolly-ness was worth it. I’m thinking about it now, wishing we could will ourselves back there. Sure hope we get to see you guys up north! Smooth sailing. Hopefully you’ll be able to take those Northers on the rear!