Last night around 1:30am an earthquake awoke several team members. We felt some shaking and will certainly have a story to tell, but other than that all is well. There was no damage or injuries that occured. We know our family members may be concerned but please know everyone was fine, quickly went back to sleep, and are carrying on with our last day of sight seeing before having to leave beautiful Panama.
Prior to the quake we were all treated to a fiesta thrown by our dear friends, the Lions club of La Chorrera. In attendence was the Mayor of La Chorrera which was a special treat. We witnessed several traditional Panamanian dances that only pictures can truly describe. (We will post some soon!) Some members even cooked us a homemade meal complete with ceviche, many salads, empanadas and delicious sweet treats! It was bitter sweet to celebrate with our new friends and have to say goodbye, but emails and phone numbers have been exchanged in order to stay in contact.
Today will be our final day in Panama. Several team members will be traveling to the rain forest area where they can choose to hike, zip line, or just enjoy the wildlife. Others will be sight seeing the ruins and perusing local artisan markets.
Again, everyone here is safe and ready to enjoy the last day! See everyone very soon!
Besos y Abrazos,
Team Panama 2009
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