Waiting for Alan, Susann ambled across the new bridge, towards the festival grounds.
Crossing the bridge, one enjoys a wonderful vantage point to see and hear the crystal clear waters as they roar down from the mountains. The festival park, across the river is also clearly visible from the bridge, and a glimpse of resplendent splashes of extreme color from the many flower beds and displays greets the eye .
Returning to the car to meet Alan, I stopped at a small store to buy fresh tomatoes. $1.25 later, I had 4 lovely tomatoes and 4 nice bananas.
In keeping with cost of goods and services here in Boquete, Alan was pleased with his $3 hair cut.
Traffic was congested on the way home due to police check points, which we are told are common. Traffic was stopped in both directions as trucks carrying goods and supplies (likely for the festival) were checked.
This morning, we learned that our good friends and fellow cruisers, Tim & Jan will arrive on Monday for a visit. After spending the last week recuperating from colds and flu, we are ready for some excitement and company, and will enjoy our explorations and visits to the festivals with them.
Panama is well known for the many species of birds that reside here, and is a popular destination for bird enthusiasts. Apparently there are upwards of 800 different species, including many rare and exotic ones.We enjoy watching nature, but know little about birds, especially those native to this area. This morning, Susann spotted a large bluish, teal bird on a tree in the ravine outside the kitchen window, and was able to get this not so clear shot. A little online investigation leads us to think it may be a type of MotMot. We have a lot to learn!
Normally, we are not juice drinkers, preferring to eat the entire fruit, but this is harvest time for local oranges, and we have an abundance of fruit from the trees in the yard, so most mornings, we enjoy freshly picked and squeezed OJ. It doesn't come any fresher or better.
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