Sloths, Sloths, Sloths
Emily and Paige were disappointed that there were no sloths to be seen on Barro Colorado, but the Smithsonian folks recommended that we go to a small Smithsonian-run park called Punta Calebra very near to where we are staying. They said we were sure to see sloths there... and we did! With the help of park guides we saw 3 sloths in all - 2 adults and one baby.
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| They say sloths move very slowly, but this one moved from one tree to another in just the time it took us to go and see the tree frog exhibit (about 20 minutes) |
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| Emily and Paige at Punta Calebra. This small park is on an island that is part of the Amador Causeway. It looks out over the entrance to the Panama Canal |
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| This large guy was about 3 feet from head to tail. He appeared to have no problem with people around him as he walked the grounds. |
The Jazz Festival: Every year in January Panama City hosts an international Jazz Festival. It is held in a place called The City of Knowledge. This is an area of schools and international agencies. We went over for a free lunchtime concert.
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| The concert was held at La Plaza where there were lots of places to eat and shop. |
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| They had these amazing 10 foot tall puppets dancing to the music. You can see the people dressed all in black who were controlling all the puppets' moves. They did this for over an hour. We were all very impressed. |
A trip to the top of the Hard Rock Hotel: One of the Top 10 things to do in most guide books for Panama City is a night time visit to the outdoor bar at the top of the Hard Rock Hotel. It was spectacular!
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| The tables lit up and you can see in the background the amazing view of the waterfront from the 62nd floor. |
A Trip to Isla Taboga: Another recommended stop is Isla Taboga - about 10 miles off the coast. It is a small island with little traffic and some nice beaches. The ferry trip lasts about 45 minutes - moving around all the large ships waiting to enter the Canal.
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| The town on Taboga. There are a few hundred residents and about 40 hotel rooms. |
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| It is very typical for Panamanian families to come to the beach for the day. |
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| This is the place where we all had lunch. All places on the island are small and run by extremely friendly people. |
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| The lunch table with the outstanding view. |
Tomorrow we say Adios to Paige and Emily as they head back to the states. We will miss them. Alex will be staying until Tuesday!
Go Pack!
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