Boat ride to a water fall, visited an indigenous tribe village, ate (tilapia, plantains, and pineapple), danced, GOT TATTOOS, bought souvenirs. Currently resting before our first Latin America New Years Eve party.
Happy New Year's everyone! Yesterday was one of many highlights for the week as we started off our day by heading to a swimming hole underneath a waterfall. The waterfall was magnificent, but personally, I believe the ride there was even greater. We were on a boat for 30 minutes cruising past the jungle and different tribes. This boat ride reminded us of the beauty and great mysteries lying throughout God's creation. After swimming for roughly 45 minutes, we visited a tribe who greeted us with music and a warm welcome. They then proceeded to explain their story and pass out fish and plantains. Let me tell ya, they know how to cook. Some of us even got to participate in a little dancing with the native women and get tattoos (not permanent of course). Eric sure has some moves! Our New Year's Eve then went out with a bang (literally) as we went to our new friend Antonio's house for a Latin American dinner, which included ham, beef, tamales, bread, rice, potato salad, and a few other dishes. They also provided chocolate cookies, which I devoured. Finally, we went and watched fireworks at midnight. This was not a normal display as it felt like we were in the middle of a war zone. Nonetheless, we made it out alive with minimal hearing. Check back here is for more Panamanian adventures! God bless!
Trent
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