The tour also included a buffet lunch at the marina which included mahi mahi, beef tenderloin, and boneless chicken breast in a yummy gravy, steamed vegetables, rice, and potatoes.  I took a little bit of each and enjoyed all.  We were almost finished eating when the server told us there is a salad and dessert bar in another room.  I am guessing that because the hot foods were all in large covered dishes, they are presented on the patio where we were seated whereas the salad and dessert bar is in an enclosed room.  The salad bar was impressive so I was disappointed that I was already full and couldn’t take advantage.  I did manage, however, to try the flan (one of my favorites) as well as a key lime pudding.  The dessert bar was varied with several different puddings, cakes, cookies.  Why had I already eaten so much?

Originally, I had planned on zip lining while here in Panama but I discovered that activity to be 1-1/2 hours away by car.  Since I don’t have a car, I would have to either take a taxi or bus so decided to forego zip lining.

Back at the resort, I could smell the rain and, as is typical in a tropical setting, weather can change rapidly.  It had been sunny and warm all day.  Then, these are the views from my room as the storm came in…

Thunder, lightning, lights flickering on and off and then just off.  It’s a good thing I still had my flashlight as it got VERY dark here very quickly as my room got hot and stuffy.  I made my way up to the Monkey Bar where a generator was being used for the kitchen, ceiling fans, and light.  Luckily, the wine was cold and my dinner of sea bass was nice and hot.  I stayed up there until about 9:30 pm and I have no idea what time the electricity came back on as I was asleep shortly after returning to my room.

I know there is a large group of people here from France but I haven’t met any of them.  I did meet a couple from Switzerland but most everyone I’ve met is from the USA…Florida, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, New York.  I’ve heard several people say this is not their first visit here and, in fact, I heard one lady say this is her eighth visit!

Here are some random shots I have taken in the hotel…