I see it, I see it.

After Sylvia ran up the hill and told me to grab my camera, which she does quite often, I took off down the hill with anticipation. After trying to see what it was she wanted me to photograph, I finally focused in on the object. This is such a wonderful place to live in.

Here's another weird thing

While downtown today there was a truck full of manon chino. It's a very sweet fruit grown in a tree. Check it out.

And the winner is. . .

Today, Annie and I were the official judges at the Caldera School in Caldera, Panama for the first grade class. We had to judge the cooking of two 1st grade students on verbal presentation of what they were presenting, taste, food presentation and something else that Annie and I had no idea what it was.

This is the dish that won

This is the winner Ana

This was the second place winner and her presentation

Orchids

After taking a month off I thought I would start up again with photos of some of Annie's many Orchids. Don't ask the names just enjoy.

On our way to Denver

We're on our way to Denver from Bozeman, MT. via West Yellowstone and Yellowstone National Park. We had a wonderful time in Bozeman visiting with our 6th grandchild. Francie is a dream. She has the temperament of her grandfather. Never gets upset and smiles all the time. Life is good. The scenery getting here has been spectacular but nothing like my granddaughters beauty.

What a zoo!!!!!

Today we were off to the Tucson Zoo. It's really quite a nic zoo with plenty of animals and exhibits. Yet, it's small enough to see it all in an hour or so. Then we went off to a Mexican restaurant for a great lunch. We are off to Bozeman, Montana tomorrow where we'll see our new granddaughter, Francie. Adios

"We are the Champions"

Justin follows the family tradition. Last night under the lights at McDonald Park the Grasshoppers won the Tanque Verde Little League championship 24-18. Not quite a pitchers battle but really exciting.

You know you are in the U.S. when. . .

We flew to Tucson, AZ. this past Sunday. We are here enjoying our son, his wife and our 3 grandchildren. We went and saw Disney's "UP" in 3D on Monday afternoon. To set the tone, Annie and I went to see Angels and Demons in Panama City before we left for the States. It was $2 each and $1.50 for popcorn and a soda. In Tucson we purchased 2 senior tickets and 2 children's tickets, a water and 3 medium sodas, 3 medium popcorn and a pretzel w/ cheese dish. Ready???????? $62.50. And that was matinee prices. YIKES!!!!!!!!!!!!

Time has come and gone

My high school buddy, Jeff, has come and gone. He came down to visit and see Panama for a second time. He was here when he was 3-5 years old. That was a few years ago. After staying on the farm here in Boquete, we ventured to the Azuero peninsula for some exploring. I've been here 9 years and haven't been there before. It took us 5 days to get to Panama City. These photos are taken on the southern most shore of the peninsula, Playa Venao or Playa Venado.

Cheers to a great visit and a great friend.

We had visitors

We had an eventful day yesterday. A snake and a weird rodent.

Niko caught a boa. No , he's not a terroist.

What the heck is this thing?

It ran pretty fast

What is going on?

What is going on? We haven't had a dry season yet and this has been our view for the last 2 nights. My buddy from Denver is headed here next week. I didn't tell him to bring rain gear.

Look what Manuel found

Manuel was pruning the coffee plants and came across a hummingbirds nest.

Notice the moss on the side. They pick it off the other trees and stick it on the outside of the nest to hold it in place.

A double

We have had very unusual weather this year. The winds have been unrelenting and the rains are still around. We had a double rainbow yesterday. They are not that uncommon here. I saw a triple rainbow a few years ago.

A sad day

Our daughter and grandchildren left Panama. These are some shots in and around the city. We had the best time with the kids.

Effie and Fischer at the helm.

An area in Casco Viejo. The old city of Panama.

Panama City skyline.

A day of nutt'n

Our last day in Boquete started off misting, blowing and at times raining.  So we had a leisure day on the farm.  A little breakfast, a trip downtown for some last minute shopping and some good old downtime.

A tough day of hula-hoop

After a tough hula-hoop competition, the kids had to retire to the hot tub.

A day of relaxation

Today we went to a local river and had a great time in the water.

The temp. was a lot warmer here than back in Boquete.  This is part of carnival week so the music was blaring and there were lots of people.

Going to the birds

Today was a visit to Paradise Gardens which is just down the street from us.  It's a refuge for injured animals as well as a private collection of exotic bird.  A baby anteater, sloths, large cats and many different birds were displayed in a natural garden setting.