This is unusual weather. Even in the rainy season, even in the rainiest month of October, we get sun most mornings and rain later in the day. In October, it rains almost every day.
But we get sun in the morning.
Not for the last 2 weeks.
A breeze is in the air and sunshine with bajareque (cloud forest mist) pushed down the continental divide into the upper reaches of Boquete, leaving the rest of us in sun.
This is our summer (December through March) weather...too early really. But I'll take it.
This morning was a paradise morning.
Breakfast at Olga's with a friend that I rarely see in the morning.
Then I left Olga's and ran into a friend out on the street so we got caught up on everything.
Then a walk around the village...in the SUN!
As I passed Amigo's, I saw the owner and his wife...so of course we talked.
This required some time because he just this last Monday re-opened after being closed for over a year for renovations.
Yes, that is Panama. Nothing happens fast here.
They have an incredible new facility.
Their open area is on the opposite side of the wind! For 4 months of the year, wind is a big issue here. Now they have the ONLY open area, covered from the rain and protected from the wind.
And it is HUGE!
It must seat about 150 under cover. Incredible! And there is a raised stage for the bands with a large dance floor.
We discussed our first gig at this new facility. Can't wait! Should be a hoot.
I continued on walking, through an area of town that I've never walked.
This neighborhood is a couple of blocks off the highway so the noise from the trucks and the marching bands and every other way of producing LOUD noises...which is the Panamanian way...is blocked from the houses.
Lush jungle foliage, bright yellow houses with brick red roofs. A beautiful area of town. And I've never seen it.
A delightful morning!
With SUN!!!
And it is snowing in our old home of Colorado. That makes it so much better!
2 comments:
yeeepppp. a little bit of snow down here in New Mexico as well. traveled to Ruidoso (at the foot of the Rockies, 70 mi from my desert home) last night, but it had melted off, so just got to see those beautiful 'threatening' weather clouds floating around the peak tops... Love That. Your Blog reminded me of how good it is to Sit with You, Tom. Love, Darshan
Just the thought of snow and cold puts me in a funk. Probably good that I moved south!
I just read a couple of your poems but didn't comment on them even though I liked them, so I'll mention it here. Frequently your poems are like darts...straight to the heart of the matter!
Love, Tom
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