Hotel Puerta del Sol David

Today was the annual 3000-5000 km check-up for Wesley. We choose the city of David as it was the second largest city in Panama and we felt we wouldn't have too many issues finding a professional. The City itself was like most large cities in Central America... dirty, confusing, and a place where you don't want to spend too much time.<br><br>We scoped out the town for mechanics and found one in the city central, right across the ...

A lesson that is being repeatedly pounded into me while traveling: <br>plans are pointless. Last night was a perfect example. The plan: to <br>collect, move, and save turtle eggs from poachers and the various <br>wildlife that drastically reduce their chances of survival. Reality: <br>something quite different, but equally as important. <br><br>Five of us left Boquete for a dock just outside of David around 1 p.m. <br>yesterday. After stopping at the store to pick up supplies ...

... decided to head back into the jungle, hike over the saddle of the mountain back towards the road that our bus had dropped us off and then hike back up to the hostel. It was on this last stretch that we saw all our species (not the jaguar or any mammals unfortunately)- We saw some mini toucanets, some green parrots. a whole lotta other birds and a blue mono butterfly - this thing was massive, the size of my hand spread out at least! Al and I also heard howler monkeys in ...

Today was another early morning. We woke up to go on an early morning ride. At Rancho de Caldera, they have about 8 horses, all rescue animals that have been given a second chance at a much better life. They have 50 acres to graze on and it seems that every afternoon they choose the valley below our cabin(s).<br><br>This morning we saddled up with the chef, Craig and another guest, Gina a little girl (10) from Florida. She's a sweety ...

... one for the way back. Amelia was not sure of that, she was afraid of getting lost (we didn't know whether the way was interrupted or something). Marcus was not so happy with the idea, but he accepted in the end. At 8:00 we started coming back to Cerro Punta. The way back was amazing, so beautiful!!!! It was also very funny, but very hard, I was afraid of my ankles, they were too tired and were doubling, I was afraid of spraining it. But we all three were absolutely ...

... and I really can't wait to leave tomorrow morning at 5:45 for Panama City!<br><br> Milli says:<br><br>Our last night in Jaco was excitement PLUS (plus scariness if you must know) as the hostel was broken into. Shane and I had been chilling in our chilly beautifully cool as a cucumber air con room (wow I'm not currently pining for it honest) and just about to doze off to sleep when we heard one of the Canadian girls yelling and when we got out she had said she'd ...

... and furry but not a monkey- he is a cute little dog I have named Stanton! He followed me... or maybe he led me to the beach the first day I arrived. I am not sure why but he sticks to me like glue... sleeps in front of my door every night and follows me everywhere I go. I have no idea who he belongs to- but for the time being he is my best buddy! He loves going to the beach and playing in the water... but I think his favorite activity is chasing the crabs on ...

... she headed off. She decided it was time for her to head home but wanted to see a few more sights in Costa Rica first. She should be back to Winnipeg in couple days though! The rest of us went to the beach for the morning for some relaxing and boggie-boarding. In the afternoon we hopped on a bus and headed to San Isidro. the drive there was a little crammed and there was a torrential downpour but we made it there safe and sound and checked into Hotel Chirripo. There was a few ...

... so I am back in that mode again too. Got to handle up on that a bit more quickly. When the summer season winds down and the snow birds start heading North again, I am going to look for a house sitting situation to carry me through to the next season. As I try and make a decision about where in Boquete I want to live (believe it or not, depending on your altitude things change in this little town rapidly) living in houses in a few different spots will be a great way to figure it ...

... hike we realize it is going to be HOT. The breeze is gone, and the jungle plants around us are oozing humidity. Global warming is a real thing on the equator. We find a beach, it isn't anything spectacular but we're plenty hot, so it will do. Growing up in Wisconsin, I have a certain contract regarding the procedure for entering bodies of water. Wade in as deep as your knees. Wait. Continue as far as the critical bits. Wait. Then plunge in and accept the ...