There is a quote: "LIFE IS NOT ABOUT WAITING FOR THE STORMS TO PASS.... IT'S ABOUT LEARNING TO DANCE IN THE RAIN."
With 12 children and 5 adopted from Russia, we have had challenges and trials along with our joys. We have decided that we must
learn how to "dance in the rain." We must notice and acknowledge the joys and miracles in our lives.
They exist daily -- we just need to make sure we do not miss them!! This blog is to remind us of these miracles and joys!

Friday, October 18, 2013

OCTOBER 17, 2013: A WALK TO THE OLD CITY, CASCO VIEJO

A WALK TO THE OLD CITY, CASCO VIEJO
OCTOBER 17, 2013

We were supposed to take a day off to rest and do school work but we decided to walk to the old city and check it out.  We were in search of a "Panama Hat" for Joseph.  We walked for over an hour to the city, explored around and then ended up walking back since we couldn't get a taxi for less than $20.  We voted and decided we would rather spend the money on treats!

WE FOUND A STREET SIGN!!!!  MIRACLE!



SWINGING ON THE VINES IN THE PARK





PANAMA CITY SKYLINE


CASCO VIEJO
THE CAUSEWAY AND SHIPS LINED UP FOR THE CANAL LOCKS




BENJAMIN RESCUES MASON FROM THE ROPE BRIDGE


SLUSHIES FORM A LOCAL STREET VENDOR







 NOTICE HIS ICE SHAVING TOOL THAT SCRAPES THE BLOCK OF ICE AND FILLS THE CUP.  THEN HE POURS ON FLAVORED SYRUP AND THEN 
CONDENSED MILK AND HONEY!!  IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!!


IT WAS A BEAUTIFUL WALK DOWN THE BOARDWALK ALONG THE PACIFIC OCEAN SEVERAL PARKS, A WATER PLAY SPOT AND 
GREAT VIEWS OF THE SKYLINE.



 OLD FISHING BOATS


ANKON HILL



FISHING DOCKS

 LOCAL APARTMENTS
Notice the contrast in the two buildings.


Clever conversion of a motorcycle!
"Cafe Coca-Cola" -- but we couldn't read the menu so we passed


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