Third Day in Panama

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Last night we had dinner at the Balboa Yacht Club. We decided it is a perfect place to have beer and snacks on a sunny afternoon but no place for dinner although the wine was good. Today we took a tour to the Embera indian village. Interesting trip with a jungle tour and indian dancing. The pictures tell a better story than I can. Glad I wasn't driving because the roads outside the city are not the best. The boat we rode in was also a little unstable as it was hewn from a single log. Seats and back were added (to accomodate their 30hp motor.) The lake/river was stable so the boat ride was not too scarey.

We'll be leaving our B&B, La Estancia, tomorrow morning to catch our plane to Costa Rica. It's been fun to meet so many different people--everyone is so friendly and has such interesting tales to tell. Most have been from the US but our trip today was with a father and son from the UK. The son now lives in South Africa flying a 20 seater plane around the country. From our balcony we've seen monkeys, a sloth, many birds and some animals for which we have no name. It's been a great place to stay!!

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Photos

Leaving Up Country
Getting ready to board our transportation to the falls and Indian Vilage

Hiking up the river
On our way to the falls

Me and our boat driver
At t\he falls - it's the dry season so not much action.

Our Car Drive etc
The nice lady in the middle drove and acted as tour guide

Our native lunch
At the Indian Village

Native Entertainment
One of the few pictures where everyone was dressed.

Comments

[Joy]

Nice
Well, once again some very nice pictures and sounds like you all are having a really good time. I could be jealous..we have 5 inches of snow and it's still coming down.. Feb 11,2010. Carrollton, Tx Can't believe it !! You all enjoy the warmth. Looks like you may have cold and snow in Ks when you return. Joy

[frank carlet]

nice pix
2nd attempt to answer your blog,must have hit the wrong key ! Anyway have a safe trip to your next destination. the pix were great !1

[Sharon & Carl]

cold & snow
Carl says to tell you we love snow, cold, ice on the roads, salt and mud on the cars. We go to SanDiegoin the morning! Have fun, stay safe and see you soon. Sharon

[karla]

Bugs?
We have enjoyed your blog/pics immensely! Bugs? You haven't said one thing about bugs???? Karla

[Springer]

If the native entertainers weren 't usually dressed, where are those photos!? Bob and I are enjoying following you!

[Springer]

You must be in Costa Rica now - we'll be interested in how different that is from Panama 0 a lot, we bet!