Had a huge blow to my travel confidence when I got to Panama. My wellness center in Costa Rica was great (Hacienda del Sol) but my Intrepid tour (Classic Costa Rica) mostly had to be chalked up to being a “learning experience” and I couldn’t wait to get to Panama… then I had an expensive AirBnB mistake as soon as I got here.
Y’all know how I am. I had looked through tons of places, read reviews, didn’t pick the cheapest, and still ended up with a dud. It turned out to be a hostel in a seedy neighborhood (Canova Hospedaje). The host/ manager tried to convince me it was safe but I left and went to a Wyndham even though I would only get a 50% refund.
I give myself points for finally listening to my gut and not trying to force myself to tough it out. But it really shook my confidence. Already considering which countries to eliminate so I can stay in nicer places where I’ll feel safe. Lesson: I’ll probably need to own that I’m more of a prissy diva than I imagined. 😏
Burn Brae Plantation (VRBO Rental)
View from Buena Vista Restaurant— yummy food by the sea
Empress Tammi (& Captain Boy)
Monkey Island Bocas
Mary Jo with the baby monkey
Tammi with the baby monkey
I learned to drive a golf cart today
YUMMY massages at Lil Spa by the Sea
Lock filled to the top
Lowering the water
Open lock doors… “small” boats go through
Ship being pulled through
Next in line coming forward
Controversial monument to Dr. Arnulfo Arias M. Servidor
Convention Center
Biodiversity Museum
Someone’s photo of Los Pilares de la Patria & Biodiversity Museum
Someone’s photo of Los Pilares de la Patria
Lovers’ Locks in Casco Viejo
Roberto explains El Arco Chato (the flat arch)
Secret ballerina
One of the few street signs I saw in Panama … have a GPS system
Happy Birthday, Tam!
Driving to Boquete
Airbnb in middle of nowhere
Boquete Flower & Coffee Fair
Rum Flights at Manglar Lodge