Because at the start of the week the mornings were sunny we did our favorite thing- hiking. We again did the trail up to the lookout platform but this time we walked right from home rather than drive to the trailhead. This added another 1+Km each way but we needed the exercise.
And when we got half way up we decided to try the other direction, instead of to Vistamares we went to Atalaya- we had no idea and still don't what this was.
The trail started as a combination of up and down but once we got to the sign
it was all downhill. And we knew, what we walk down we MUST walk back up.
So brave souls that we were, we turned and went back.
The best thing that happened though is the finally we saw a critter. And better yet I actually got a photo.
Right in the middle of the path we were following, there it was.
Maybe 4' long and only a cousin to our common garter snake.
We were pretty elated- finally a critter plus I got it on camera.
The next day we took another hike but this time along the subdivision streets. We've done that many times before but always find new roads to explore and houses to check out. This one had a pretty lookout room on top with a terrific view.
And another with another amazing view.
And for the second time in a row we met yet another snake -this time crawling right across the road. He was off to the side before I finally got my camera out.
Mid week we went back to Panama City to pick up our friend Kathy who was here from Canada on business and staying at a new hotel on Playa Bonita which is on the far west side of the city. We wanted to show her a couple of our favorite places.
First we drove to the Amador Causeway and walked around the marina.
We then took a taxi to Casco Viejo- no way was I driving there. We did some walking around, bought some Panama hats ( which we all now know are made in Ecuador) and did some sight seeing in this picturesque old part of town.
We had a couple of cervazas and lunch while there.
The city views in the background are pretty spectacular from this location.
Our last week here it rained at least part of every day. And it was so foggy! But it seemed that this was only true on the mountain- our friend informed us that the city was sunny. Damm that early rainy season- wasn't due until June.
We got a couple more hikes in and saw yet more critters.
This interesting lizard- almost looks like a Jesus Lizard that run on top of the water. This one was right on the road.
And some neighbourhood domesticated critters
On our last Saturday we drove back into the city. We spent some time in the downtown mall called Multicentro.
Very modern and large
And had lunch at the Hard Rock Cafe
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