My daughter, her husband and their triplets just returned to the U.S. after a week-long visit to my Paradise in Panama. We had a great time sightseeing and experiencing the local area. I have posted a few snapshots from their visit at my photo website.
We all visited Barriles, a local archeological site that dates to about 600 B.C. where we saw barrel-shaped stones used to transport heavy loads and etched rock maps. We also saw a flat rock stained with drawings that can only been seen when the stone is wet. The original people who lived here were not Indian, but probably from Asia and Africa. The site also has beautiful gardens.
Vince and the boys hiked for an hour with my local guide Manolo through the jungle to a high local waterfall. It was a great adventure. Then we all visited friends, took in the Saturday market at Cerro Punta, found souvenirs in Guadalupe, and spend a day at the beach (Pacific side). All of us enjoyed visiting an English language class and a kindergarten class at a local elementary school
The family got to see my city lot and the country lots, which they agree are in a fantastic setting. We also visited the plaza in David and the Bambito resort hotel for a good meal. They really enjoyed the local and international food at the Loco Pollo and Daly's restaurants here in Volcan.
I'm very glad that they got to visit and to see why I personally think the the mountains of western Panama are Paradise.
