July 2014 Justin and Kelsey's Visit

Everything about Justin and Kelsey's visit was magical from the moment we saw them after their first very short night to when it came to the last moment when we had to say goodbye. Even now when their names are mentioned there is a felling of melancholy in the air. Do you think they are our favorites?

At the Mirador Locks on the Panama Canal

Visiting the old city

A girl on the street in our native costume. They are called Palletas.

At Portabello

And the ancient cannons from their fortress to fight off the Spaniards

Kelsey eating off the street. Exactly what her doctor told her not to do. Got to have your milk!

A romantic traditional dinner...

with Panamanian entertainment

The next day we took a magical trip down the Chargres River in canoes

and swam in an enchanted waterfall

We visited an Embera Indian Village where we were entertained, fed and made lasting friendships

Embera women dancing

Dad really hit it off with this guy

I had to add a picture of this guy. He worked at the hotel we stayed at. His name is Orlando Temple. Not only does he have a Mormon name but we figure he was probably some kind of relative of ours since Jane Malone's maiden name is Temple. Have you traced your ancestry to Panama Matt?