3 February 2011 OK, now let’s see if I can get caught up once again…
Last week we joined up with Sol and Carol and two other couples for a day trip to San Blas. San Blas is 40 miles north of us and was one of our stops last year as we traveled down here to La Penita. The last time we were there we decided to take the “Jungle Tour” that took us by boat through the marsh and swamp areas to see the local birds, crocodiles, little red frogs, and MILLIONS OF MISQUITOES !!! Well this time we just wanted have lunch and see a little more of San Blas.
Last week we joined up with Sol and Carol and two other couples for a day trip to San Blas. San Blas is 40 miles north of us and was one of our stops last year as we traveled down here to La Penita. The last time we were there we decided to take the “Jungle Tour” that took us by boat through the marsh and swamp areas to see the local birds, crocodiles, little red frogs, and MILLIONS OF MISQUITOES !!! Well this time we just wanted have lunch and see a little more of San Blas.
One thing that was new (and still under construction) was pedestrian only street that they were just finishing. For a smaller town like this, a “pedestrian only street” is really unusual but totally enjoyable as we were able to enjoy walking the town without worrying about stepping out in front of a car. Now all we had to watch out for were the bicycles… One other reason for heading this was is to pick up a loaf or two of the famous banana bread. Well last Wednesday Louise and I joined 7 others from the park and enjoyed a day of ZIP-LINING… We drove into PV and met with a bus that took us another 45 minutes south to the “Los Veranos Canopy”. It was a fabulous adventure in the “jungle environs” were we soared high above the Los Veranos “ecological preserve”. Our ride in the mini bus was like a torcher chamber on wheels. For some reason (that was explained to me and I’ll keep to myself…) the road that travels through PV is THE MOST POT-HOLED road in ALL the world and while sitting in the back seat of a crowed van is no less than evil. Anyway, that road is the only way to head south and while hitting my head off the ceiling a time of two we enjoyed the gorgeous coastal landscapes, seaside estates, and the incredible Los Arcos rock formations. Once we arrived we were met by a group of our hosts (4).
It didn’t take but a minute and we knew that we were going to have a great “ZIP” and great bunch of guys to make it that way for us. After a short gathering to get all suited up and a briefing
on how to hold on and how to stop, we ascended the steps to the canopy of the first zip-line deck. With a quick click from the harness we were strapped up and flying…
Gradually the rides became more and more thrilling with the apex of the runs coming as we hit 30 miles per hour on a run of 1300 feet, and at the dizzying height of 500 feet above the ground (or what might be better described as above the river). On that run I decided I wanted to let it all hang out and let go of the strap and hung up-side down…I love it !!! Now that was what I enjoyed and this is what Louise enjoyed...
