Winter time

As I sit inside my house looking out at the white stuff floating down, I think, what crazy fool lives in this climate? We are out of here next week to Panama where the last temperature report was a balmy 90 degrees. The trip was thoroughly researched by none other than my favorite traveling companion, husband Rob. I hope it is everything we hope it to be which is: 1. warm weather, 2. beautiful surroundings, 3. clean toilets, and 4. delicious food. Unfortunately, whenever we tell people where we are going, we are faced with a quizzical look and the question, "Why Panama?". Hmmmm. Is there something we don't know and no one is telling us or did the Panamanians not have the same public relations gurus as Costa Rica. Every time you mention Costa Rica, people smile, nod their heads, and a look of envy crosses their face. Not so with Panama.
We have been brushing up on our limited Spanish and now can tell people how many children we have and that the sky is blue. Ordering a beer is almost mastered along with "check, please." What else do we need to know? Of course, we have the "thank you, hello, and good bye" down. Anyone watching an old Clint Eastwood western knows that by now. I have to monitor Rob in case he does try a conversation and we end up thrown out of a place, or worse, in jail. He tends to confuse some of the words, but has no reservations about trying them anyway. Have to love that man for his efforts!
I will attempt to update our travels if we have computer access and let you know our discoveries in this country.
Stay warm!