Hanging Sloth

Spider & Grasshopper

So, we know that a spider isn't an insect, but these two photos belong more together than any of the other photos that Gabe took, so we grouped them together.

A few flowers

Small Reptiles

Meet Gabe

Meet Gabe. Gabe’s parents came down with him at the beginning of July. This photo is from their last night here.

Gabe is spending about 6 weeks with us as an intern this summer. He is interested in learning a bit about what it takes to physically run an eco lodge. So far he has helped us finish organizing the contents of the container, he has gone on excursions with guests, hauled supplies up the hill, and entertained the children in one form or another. His big assignment is related to the big pile of steel you saw last week.

Gabe likes to take photographs. This week we are sharing a few of his photos with you.

Stay tuned for more details

We plan on making something from this. Any ideas on what it is going to be? We will keep you posted on our progress.

Happy Fifth Birthday Boty!

Today is sweet Boty's birthday. We can't believe how time flies. She was born five years ago here in Panama. She is the princess of Tranquilo Bay for sure.

Second time around.

Over the holidays in 2007 we had several families come visit us for the first time. Ironically, of the guests that visited during that time frame, we have had more repeat guests than those that have visited at other times. Last week one of these families came for a second visit. We all had a wonderful time. You can read what they had to say about their stay here.

Here are a few of the photos taken by Robyn. Their son Gabe liked our place so much he has decided to stick around as an intern for a few months. Alexandra, in the top photo, is our new teacher for the children. She and her husband arrived at the same time as this family.

Happy Birthday Jim

Today is Jim's birthday. I won't tell you how old he is as age is a matter of the mind and he will always be younger than the years show him to be. Dalys, our new cook, is making him a coconut flan for his birthday tonight. It is one of his current favorites - so much so that he is forgoing chocolate for his birthday for the first time in years.

Up and Down: Montezuma Oropendola

Up and Down: Sloth

Up and Down: Subtle Difference

A different kind of baby