Got out of the PVQ: Panama Vacation Quarters intending to hit Playa Teta, then continue on to El Valle. Our target time for departure was 0930, of course, we were off target on the tardy side. We attempted to go to the top of Ancon Hill, however, they only allowed one car at a time to the top. Quite comical, it demonstrated true Central American efficiency. Our next stop was to be the Goethal's Monument, where there ws no water in the fountain/pool. However, it still filled the bill for Rebecca's photo op. Up and over La Puente de Americas where we viewed many ships lined up in the Pacific for entry/transit. Stopped at El Rey in Coronado for some favorite treats for mom and kids--Fresa Kist and Crunchie Bars.
The road and hill to Tits was a bit bumpy, and the tension within the vehicle began to build. I was very interested in getting Dylan and Ryan into some sweet Pacific waves. We hit the tide wrong, however, and the high tide was waist to chest high, and mostly closed out. It was a little intense for the young Atlantic surfers, however, the Rio proved to be fun for all the kids. The river is cold and brown, and it meets the warm, blue Pacific as it flows past a steep sand drop that provided mucho fun for the ninos.
Upon leaving the surf, Rebecca decided that it was time to go to DeCameron, and El Valle would wait.
At DeCameron, the check in process was quite disorganized, and we ended up going to a couple of different lobbies before finding the proper one. Upon check inb we had a 2 hour wait before our room was ready. We dined in the Panamai restaurant, where the kids enjoyed the all-inclusive resort's ample buffet.
We finally got into our room as the rest of the guests began to trickle in. Having done El Valle, and hearing glowing reports, Rebecca was quite discouraged we had deviated from plan for the benefit of surf.
After settling in, we met the remainder of the guests for dinner.
Today was Rachel's birthday today, and she missed no opportunity to tell others about it. She seemed to enjoy her special day, waking up to her traditional balloons and cards from all her relatives. Tia Rachel bought her a Panamanian birthday cake from Momy's in Panama City, and we had a small celebration for her at the Atlantica restaurant with most of her cousins, aunts, and uncles. The night wrapped up with a Panamanian kids show, with all the ninos in a blissful, cousin-shrouded experience.
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