Andiamo! http://theandiamo.com/logwp "You won’t know, if you don’t go." Wed, 16 May 2012 23:40:22 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Introducing Robert Van de Ven! http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2012/05/16/introducing-robert-van-de-ven/ http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2012/05/16/introducing-robert-van-de-ven/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 23:27:38 +0000 Tony http://theandiamo.com/logwp/?p=11480 2008 06 Greece 341

Yes, Captain Robert is aboard and just about ready to take over the helm of Andiamo! So check out his new page, and help welcome him aboard! :)

And on the same note, let's bid a fond farewell and thanks to Fabio Brunazzi, who will be heading to new horizons at the end of this month. Fair winds Fabio, and all the best!

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]]> http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2012/01/23/another-funny-pop-memory/feed/ 0 Cartì Yandup Junior Team Win 2nd Place! http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2012/01/09/carti-yandup-junior-team-make-2nd-place/ http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2012/01/09/carti-yandup-junior-team-make-2nd-place/#comments Mon, 09 Jan 2012 16:17:41 +0000 fabio http://theandiamo.com/logwp/?p=7639
The squad on Andiamo before the big game...

The cup ceremony after the championship game...

December is the time for the soccer finals in Kuna Yala. And Andiamo is the proud sponsor of the Carti Yandup island team, where First Mate Dino’s son Rey plays as forward. With lots of hard work and tough competition, we were able to cheer them on all the way to the finals.

The final, which against the eternal rivals of neighboring island Cartì Sugdup, took place in a very muddy field by the old Carti airport. It was a serious problem for the boys to control the ball and maneuver the game. The result was more similar to a rugby match than a soccer match.

The score stayed at 0-0 during regulation time. Only the penalty kicks determined that Cartì Sugdup was to win the cup.

After the initial sadness, the Yantupu boys took the defeat in stride. Second place was definitely something to be proud of. Afterwards and for the rest of the day a great party took place on the island. With the whole village cheering the boys for their hard work, shouting, "Yandup! Yandup!" We congratulate the Yandup boys for a job well done!

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It can be seen here or via our FAQ Section!

Comments and feedback are welcome!

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]]> http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2011/10/08/great-new-video-of-andiamo-by-steffen-behn/feed/ 0 Great Deal on Panama Canal Tours! http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2011/10/04/great-deal-with-panama-canal-tours/ http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2011/10/04/great-deal-with-panama-canal-tours/#comments Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:45:10 +0000 Tony http://theandiamo.com/logwp/?p=7458 Everyone knows you can't come to Panama without checking out the Canal. Get with the program!

Thanks to a new arrangement we have with Canal and Bay Tours, Andiamo can offer a 5% rebate on all Tours offered! Just visit this site, and reserve your tour from there! Put a note on the reservation that you were referred by Andiamo (or are Andiamo guests), and you'll get an instant 5% rebate via paypal after you make your deposit!

Panama Canal Tours!

We are always on the hunt for cool deals and offers for our Andiamo guests, so stay tuned for more! :)

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But the game has been changed on us yet again regarding transportation. The Kuna Congreso has decided to regain the strict control it had over all transportation in and out of San Blas on the Carti road by requiring all tourists and drivers to go through their central transportation office in Panama City. Until now, we were able to utilize our preferred drivers to get our supplies and guests to and from Andiamo. While we are sure everything regarding the new system will be fine while some wrinkles are ironed out, I feel it's our responsibility to disclose these changes and to clarify roles and responsibilities. Our FAQ page has been updated with the new information, so check it out now. ]]> http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2011/09/07/san-blas-road-update/feed/ 0 Great pics by Capt. Fabio! http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2011/09/04/great-pics-by-capt-fabio/ http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2011/09/04/great-pics-by-capt-fabio/#comments Mon, 05 Sep 2011 02:36:09 +0000 Tony http://theandiamo.com/logwp/?p=7221 Andiamo's new captain Fabio just posted some cool pics on his blog. So Check them out here!

Many more to come! :) ]]> http://theandiamo.com/logwp/blog/2011/09/04/great-pics-by-capt-fabio/feed/ 0