Yella invited people that played music in some capacity. Some were bluegrass pickers, some were baroque flutists, some were rockers, some were just getting back into playing whatever. But everyone wanted to play music and sing.
We pulled out the old song books and reached into the cobweb corners of minds and dug out old songs that everyone knows. People really got into it, playing old songs. And we learned a few new ones and that was good too.
I discovered through Yella's efforts that it is much easier to pull together a party if you have a theme, like music. People got excited about this event. In reality, we played a little music but the main attraction was hanging out with each other and being by and in the ocean. The music really helped get people there. And, it was a good afternoon and late evening activity.
It rained both days.
You say, no good. Not so. It was cool and comfortable where it is normally muggy and hot. It was delightful.
We went swimming in the ocean in the rain. That is quite a treat. It feels very wet. The ocean was warmer that the rain. But both were warm.
And we got lucky. The chemistry between all of us was great. We met 2 couples that may become great friends--heart buddies--like we had in the US. We have missed deep friendships since we left. This was the beginning of some new friends. That was the icing on the cake for the the 2 days on the beach.
The other couples were fun and may become friends too.
There were no Space Suckers, those dreaded of all party poopers, people who are a black hole of fun and camaraderie, ruining a good time. None of them were present.
We got lucky!
It was a great time.
The hotel was running an off season rate of $40 per night per room. With food, room and tip, we spent a total $180 for two for 2 days. Not bad.
I think we will go back. Maybe next week! You can come along. Bring your guitar or tambourine or voice or just your ears. You'll like it.
A quick Panama aside...
As we were within 100 yards of our house, a truck was stuck across the road. It was loaded with gravel.
This road would look like a driveway to you. Narrow for one car only. It is two strips of concrete for the wheels to drive on. Off each side of concrete is a drop of several inches into mud. After all, it is the rainy season.
And it was raining. So, we grabbed the groceries and headed up the hill. Getting around the truck was ankle deep mud making the hike, how do I say it, dicey.
We made several trips back to unload the luggage. Just what you want returning from vacation.
Did they call a wrecker, you ask. No. They got shovels out and started digging, for 4 hours, until they finally freed it up. It was dark and wet by then.
Panama!
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