We have been told that weekends around here are a little hectic, especially the highways. We stayed home last weekend but we needed to do some wine shopping. We tried to buy wine yesterday but found out, the hard way, that December 20 is a national day of mourning in Panama. It commemorates the 1989 invasion by the americans to oust Noriega.

We headed for a wine store we found and discovered the highways are, in fact, very busy. They have police on the road directing traffic and many of the left turn lanes were blocked or controlled. Shopping accomplished we headed home but had to take a roundabout route. We’ll know better for next time.

Jane decided we should walk around the point toward the Coronado Beach Club. Seemed like a good idea! Well, it doesn’t rain here but it pours! Not totally uncomfortable because the temperature is good and the rain is warm. Sticky clothes are not my bag. We made it to a beach bar at Bahia Beach Club to wait out the rain.



We did make it to Coronado but a little later than we thought. There are always people in the water, even in the rain. Reminds me of sitting in a hot tub when it’s snowing, only here it’s salt water below and fresh water on you head. Watched some surfers using a jet ski for propulsion. Interesting sport.


We headed home and had just enough time to get to Hawaii Bar to see the handing out of the gifts. Yesterday we went to the bar to help them wrap the donated gifts for the local children. We donated a few items but man there was a lot of toys! The picture below is only one of three tables of toys, pre-wrapping.

We got to see Santa hand out gifts then we joined the party, live music and all!


We didn’t stay too late since we had not eaten yet. Home for steak and camarones! We had a little Christmas cheer as well.



Jane made the angel.


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