If you find yourself in a small mountain town in the Chiriqui Highlands of Panama, look for the ice-cream store boasting fresh strawberries and frozen treats along the main street. If you walk past the seating and into the parking area, a friendly lady will greet you and show you to a wooden garden gate. […]
Hikes
Jungle Finds and Designs: Sun Screens and Lace
As a little girl, I loved to gaze up from the ground at the light filtering through the trees. I dreamed my dreams and felt the sunshine dance across my face. I got lost in the rustling sounds of the leaves, the twittering of the birds, the busy bustling noises of the squirrels. I squinted […]
Hiking the Trails at Cabañas Los Quetzales
The day begins with a bumpy tractor tow ride. We pass the mini super and take the fork in the road to Las Cabañas Los Quetzales. As we climb, the road turns to rocks. We bounce and lurch and slide, all grateful for the extra bars to right ourselves and grasp our hands around. […]