I think we are doing well as we've left the last two countries. I don't feel that we've missed anything. Michael and I research countries well and we decide what might be best to see as a family or what might be the most educational for the children. Obviously, we can't do everything, and people certainly have strong opinions about what is more significant to experience. It can be a difficult balance between lengthy, exhausting days and making sure we set time to rest and recharge. We've certainly enjoyed everything we've seen and done.
On our last full day in Panama City, we decided to head toward the Amador Causeway. This is a series of four islands that were connected with rock and land dug out from the creation of the Panama Canal. This would definitely be a more touristy type place. The road basically connects the islands full of shops, restaurants, hotels and marinas. People can roller blade, jog or bike along the path beside the six kilometers of road. We decided to rent a bike that we could all ride in... a quadricycle. This got Liam's attention. Of course, he wanted to be in charge and control the vehicle.
Liam in his glory
Of course, Maeve had to have a turn too
The Bridge of Americas....connecting North America to South America
Panama Likes and Dislikes:
Maeve loved the ATV experience and seriously disliked (putting it nicely) sharing a bed with Liam in Panama City.
Liam also loved the ATVs and disliked the busy and crowded Panama City.
Michael loved the beaches in Bocas del Toro and disliked the spiders that got in his way during the hike in the Panama City Metropolitan Rain Forest.
I loved meeting all the wonderful people on our excursions and especially connecting with my friend Val's niece Victoria in Bocas del Toro. It can be a small world. Once again, I disliked the serious amount of bug bites accumlated from the beaches.