Wednesday, June 6, 2018

After three nights in Chichimey we came back to Panama City with a stop at Burbayar to drop off a cooler and change clothes.  The boat ride in was very wet.  The Panamanian soldier at the border between Kuna territory and Panama told me to put on a shirt.  Sheesh! While on the island I found a Kuna fisherman who was willing to take us to Nalunega island where I used to stay.  We found Griselda the Albino lesbian Kuna woman friend of mine and the son of a dear friend who died 18 years ago and some others.  A 21 year old called out my name from across the basketball court and remembered me from when he was a toddler.  Very heart-warming.   
After arriving in Panama City we ate and slept like logs before leaving this morning for a 6 hour drive to Boquete a village once named by AARP as the best place in the world to retire.   We have a private room withw shared bath.  Breakfast included (they put out pancake batter and you cook as many as you like).  There are several tours that Charles is hyped for and he's already talking about staying on a little extra. The climate is very mild and they grow  world class coffee around here.
 A bee killing on our car at Burbayar.
 Crossing the "border" into Kuna Yala.
 Chichimey.

  .Charles enjoying his lobster.
 Nalunega, Ricardito and Griselda.


 A nice woman I knew but who's name escapes me.

4 comments:

  1. The place looks beautiful. Looking good and happy Charlie๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

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  2. So glad the trip continues apace despite setbacks!

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  3. You were shirtless? So glad old friends recognized you. This must bring out your soft spot. I bet they are all thrilled to see you again. I love the pictures. Please be careful guys. PS send more pictures.

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  4. Hope you guys have no more problems and can provide as planned. When do you think you'll be back in Kansas?

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