The Story of guy and gal!

As we travel Panama   as in other  countries there are many many tourist spots  with "things"to buy and bring home  to you all.   Ahh! the decision are many  and can get rather difficult.   Sometimes the memorabilia is best bought with the person making the memory--if you know what I mean.  We do love to shop at least some of us. LOL   The thrill really is in the hunt right ladies?  and for us grandmas  it is an exercise of love for the "kidz"".  As this Abula searches for just the right color or item I think of the child I am shopping for:  the joy of remembering the voice, the smile and the bright eyes ........ahhhh so sweet!   There are a few authentic crafts here in Panama such as  the Embera Baskets made in the Indian Community  the Emberá basket is a one-of-kind piece and is the result of many hours of labor as well as an expression of the artist's own individu...

Spent the last week sailing around the Island del Ray, on to San Jose, Bayanetta and now full circle back to Contadora.  The time was spend relaxing and just enjoying with a few weeks left before we return to Canada we are truly taking some time to just take each day as it comes.  Finally, hey?  Funny that........no matter where you are one just continues to fill the days with things that have to get done.  LOL   Really though there are priorities on a day to day basis.  The Captain runs a tight ship. LOL Looking back at the last few months my favourite times are those when we anchor and explore.  Like today,  we took the dinghy and motored off across a small opening between two islands, went to shore and just walked and walked and snooped.   Found a few pipsas, which Claes will drill, drain and serve as a refreshing Coconut drink, especially tasty when chilled.  The shells on the beach are so plentiful, many crushed and ...