Speaking of the night sky, we met some star gazers who advised us how lucky we are to be so close to the equator at this time of year. Above is an image of the sky visible to us this morning at 1am. You could actually see Polaris (ursa minor) and of course the Big Dipper - Ursa Major, and pointing to the South Pole is the Crux or Southern Cross and to the west we recognized Orion's Belt. I'm not sure how much longer these constellations will both be visible simultaneously, but it's an amazing sight. Note, all you would be sailors, these aforementioned stars will help quide your course should your compass go missing.
"Carnival" began on Friday in Panama and will last until Tuesday. Carnival celebrations in Panama City are second only to those in Rio and the partying similar to Mardi Gras. On Friday night a Queen is crowned, Saturday morning the water hoses come out and people got soaked from fire trucks or garden hoses. (Copy of pic from newspaper). We managed to avoid these festivities and cooled off in the pool instead. It was suggested that we do any shopping in town before Friday to avoid long lineups and heavy traffic.
Walked the beach to the local village of Gorgona, where we found an excellent beanery. True "home cooking" with owners living in the back.
The Doors were singing -"Show me the way to the next whisky bar, Oh don't ask why!" 😊
One of the few restaurants we can walk to from the beach.
Shave and a haircut...2 pesos! Carnival festivities are about to begin, as the guy with the clip board makes his final rounds.t
Path access to Serena Beach, just west of Coronodo Beach.
Party time on the roof of a neighbouring condo.
The sunset was unbelievable, shadows and clouds making a criss-cross pattern.
4 comments:
If Valentines day was a Holiday it would be your favorite!! Glad you are having such a wonderful time.We are snowed in here today tho I see the same Sun and Blue sky that you see, just has a "different feel".lol And lots of ice for drinks. xxoo
Well I guess they will party down till Wednesday. Then they will be contrite for lent. Should be pretty quiet in town till Easter. That's for the Catholics anyway.
You guys can give up wine for lent. NOT!!! :)
I hope you had pancakes!!! With lots of chocolate sauce ;) Your trip gets better and better... it's a deep freeze here so enjoy your time in the sun....
BTW... you both look rather stunning in the pics :)
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