Boquete

I got out of Parita for a couple days this weekend and went to the mountain town of Boquete. It is a popular place for retired gringos to move to and popular for tourists as well. However, right now is the off season so I still stuck out like a sore thumb.

I had some issues getting there unfortunately. The second bus I got on (I had to take three to get there) was stopped at an immigration check point. Since I didnt have my passport with me, I had to get off the bus and wait til they figured out something to do with me. I didnt bring because I didnt want to lose it, but I also didnt have a copy. So I had to call my host mom so at least I would have the number. After about 30 minutes I was released, but with a note to go to the immigration office in David the next morning at 9. Overall it turned out ok, the office let me off without paying a fine, partly because I had my license and partly because Im a gringa. I met a Mexican guy in Boquete later who didnt have his passport and he spent the night in jail. Dont worry, next time Ill carry a copy.

Boquete itself was beautiful, so much biodiversity. The trees and flowers were gorgeous, so many different colors. Ill put up photos on facebook.

Now I need to go, im going to help some student in here with their english homework. Haha they saw me writing in English.