Huntley IL Visitors Return to PANAMA |  Colleen and Dave Veath returned for a second time from Huntley, IL to visit. This time they brought another couple from Huntley, June and Brownie.
They spent a couple of days in the city touring the Emberra village, canal, and carnival. When visiting us we spent time at XS Memories Sports Bar, Woodys Beach Paradise, and Los Camisones. We also went over to Playa Blanca to see the world's 2nd largest swimming pool.
We spent a day in El Valle driving around after having breakfast at Hotel Anton Valley, appetizers at O'Pedro's Pub, and drinks at Las Capitanes. We also visited the El Valle coffee distributor and the artesian market.
On the way back to the airport we stopped over at XS Memories for a great breakfast before heading off to the airport.
We had a great time sitting on the veranda drinking draft beer and telling those crazy stories of life in Huntley (LOL)! |
Night Visitor Christmas Eve |  Thursday night, December 24, our dog treed a night monkey in the tree by the family room.
This is the first time we have seen any monkeys near our property. We have had pumas (panthers), deer, iguanas, and parrots.
We have been in the house for over 4 years and we were totally surprised by the monkey. I wonder if it has anything to do with we have a large bunch of bananas ready to harvest again. |
Educacion Primero 2009 Santa Clara Xmas Party |  Sunday, December 20 was the Xmas Party for the Santa Clara school presented by www.educacionprimero.org
This year we had a very generous benefactor who purchased bicycles for all of the children at the school (around 30). The photo shows the bicycles.
We also had a magician perform, plus Santa Claus showed up to hand out presents to the children.
I have also added 6 short clips to www.youtube.com - search "educacionprimero" to see the clips. Part 6 shows the kids riding across the PanAmerican Highway with their new bicycles and the police stopping traffic. |
2009 Agua Commission Xmas Party |  Saturday, December 19, was the Xmas Party for the children of our water district. This year there were 46 children.
Matt and I purchased 2 presents for each child and then they received a bag of candy. This is the only presents that most of the children receive at Xmas, since our district is very poor.
We also pay the other 49 families water bill for the month of December--this year it was $87.25. |
Lake Gatun Fishing |  There is a friend of ours who does small fishing trips on Lake Gatun. I have heard the peacock bass fishing up there is wonderful--as you can see in the picture with Mike!
Mike has lived on Lake Gatun for a number of years and been in Panama for 8+ years.
To contact Mike send me an email or visit his website: www.thepanamaconnection.com |
Rio Hato Dancers UPDATE |  This is a group of dancers between the ages of 5-12. They perform a number of dances showing their Carribean heritage.
www.educacionprimero.org sponsors the group. We are working trying to get them shows for private parties, hotels, and restaurants.
There was a film crew that came out to create a DVD we will be selling for $8.95. The DVD can be purchased at XS Memories in Santa Clara, they are taking pre-sales orders now.
Went on Friday, September 11, to edit the DVD to get ready to start selling. We also edited the promotional DVD to take to local hotels and restaurants.
This Sunday, October 25, www.educacionprimero.org is taking the 25 kids to see a show in the city, McDonald's, Aquarium, etc. thanks to the donations provided!!
Saturday, November 28, at 10:30 they will be teaching kids over at The Bristol/Buenaventura some of the dances! |
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