What a parade! We watched for 4 hours and there was still more. Las Tablas is the capital of Los Santos province in Panama with the city and surrounding area having a population of about 30,000. Every year Las Tablas hosts a parade celebrating the traditional dress (polleras) of Panamaians. This year the parade hadContinue reading “The Parade of a Thousand Polleras.”
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Alaya Panama, so much more than a restaurant
Daryl and I went for lunch at a restaurant in Cañas called A Taste of Alaya. It is so much more than an amazing restaurant. Its website describes it as “Panama’s first luxury glamping resort and retreat centre”. It is perched on the top of a mountain. After entering the coded gate, we parked partContinue reading “Alaya Panama, so much more than a restaurant”
An entertaining hike
There is a well marked ‘jungle’ hike that is basically across from the town of Venao. It is fairly shaded which makes a great hike in this heat. It only costs $4 per person to access this private hike. The grounds and path are nicely maintained. Other than having to ‘rock walk’ across a coupleContinue reading “An entertaining hike”
Casco Viejo in Panama City
Not realizing yesterday was a national holiday, we tried to go to Panama Viejo, Old Town. When we got there, it was closed. Not all was lost, as next door was a mall filled with artisanal shops where we did a bit of browsing, and made a few purchases. After a quick change in plans,Continue reading “Casco Viejo in Panama City”
And still there are protests
Hard to believe we have been in Panama for over two weeks. The protests and road blocks started the day after we arrived and continues. For us it means no trips further afield. Why take a chance of getting stuck in a road block when we have everything we need right here in this littleContinue reading “And still there are protests”
Another First
We arrived in Panama City on a Sunday evening, hearing reports there was going to be country wide protests starting the next day. After a quick dinner at the hotel dining room we went to bed. The alarm clock had gone off at 3 AM in Calgary so it had been a very long day.Continue reading “Another First”
Bell Island
On a cold grey rainy day, our last full day in St. John’s, we went to Bell Island. It was just a 20 minute drive from St. John’s to the ferry. A 20 minute ferry ride and we were across ‘the tickle’. Our first stop was a tour of the old iron ore mine. ItContinue reading “Bell Island”
Petty Harbour and Witless Bay
Petty Harbour is just a short drive from St. John’s. When we started out mid morning, it was cold and raining (socks and sandals kind of weather). I read an article that stated this community goes back to the 1700s and is one of the most photographed village in Newfoundland. We visited a mini aquarium.Continue reading “Petty Harbour and Witless Bay”
Big Falls
As a child, I remember camping at Big Falls and my dad would go salmon fishing. As Daryl and I were driving on the highway, we found the park on maps and would be passing close by. What an opportunity to see if my memories were correct. The park is actually called Sir Richard SquiresContinue reading “Big Falls”
Touring around in Central Newfoundland
After our very long day taking the scenic route to central, we were more than ready to relax at my sisters cabin. The ocean view is sweet! The next day we took a short drive to see the Beothuk Interpretive Centre. The Beothuk were the Indigenous people of Newfoundland and have been extinct since 1829.Continue reading “Touring around in Central Newfoundland”
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