Monthly Archives: March 2015

……..Lodge and Spa is a place I had read about in Canada before we left for Panama.   I came across it on the Lonely Planet forum called ‘thorntree’  where you can read about other people’s experiences of travelling.  What stood … Continue reading →

Buddha at Isla Verde, Bouquete   ……….with its population of   approx, 24,000  was a must see in Panama as it was recommended over and over again……..and it did not disappoint.  Bouquete is about a 45 minute drive north of … Continue reading →

 One of many waterfallsThe Splendid Quetzal ………is jointly administered by Costa Rica and Panama and encompasses 401,000 ha.  It is a designated UNESCO world heritage site and is home to some of the last remaining highland virgin forests.  The Panamaian … Continue reading →

…….is a small town, population of around 8000, and is just 3km  north of another neat town called Cerra Punta.  The area is mostly called ‘little Switzerland’ because of the many Alpine-style houses that show the influence of former Swiss … Continue reading →

Volcan, about an hour off the Pan-American highway,  is “nestled in a high plateau formed by an ancient eruption…………….much of the landscape is filled with rolling pastures and dairy farms, a joy to hike and often resplendent with chattering birds. … Continue reading →

Coffee house InnSanta fe is a small community about an hour north of Santiago, in the mountains with a population of somewhere around 3000.  It was here  we found two wonderful accommodations and decided to spend a night in each.   … Continue reading →

…….is a small agricultural community about a half hour north of Santiago, was founded in 1621 and is best known for its ancient church, Iglesia San Francisco de Asis de la Montana – what a mouthful!  The church is over … Continue reading →

…….Is where we went to view the workings of the Panama Canal, an engineering feat that you will have to google as there is no way I can do it justice.  This was the first real touristry thing we did … Continue reading →

….are leaving so we celebrated on our last evening with champagne on our deck in CORONADO Bay…….Dawn’s idea, of course(thanks)!   We also had munchies followed by a great dinner at Lunarosa, the Italian restaurant, a five minute walk away. … Continue reading →

…….……..is a wonderful way to start our day and we took full advantage every morning.   There is much black sand here which after a high tide mixes in with regular sand to form artistic creations on the beach which … Continue reading →