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A day in Panama City

Here we are still in Panama. We have had many new adventures in this crazy city. We have walked...or should I say we have 4 wheeled Emmi in her stroller all over the pueblo. We have gone to the biggest shopping center in Panama City and somehow we ended up eating at Tony Roma's. It was Brian's choice that day, and I didn't argue since there was a complete toy zone for Emmi to play in. Maybe just once we could really enjoy our food. We promised each other we wouldn't tell anyone we ate there, but here I am spilling the beans. Shhh don't tell Brian.

Yesterday we went to church. We took a taxi to the church which ended up being literally up the street. Woops!! Brian and I seem to be the worst at reading maps. We always have to make at least 2 wrong turns before we manage to get to our destination. Do you think we could still be the winners on Amazing Race?

We walked into the church and immediately Emmi was taken from me and we didn't see her until the meeting started. Everyone came and shook our hands. But all communication stopped there. No one spoke English and all we could say was buenos dias. How pathetic are we. By mid meeting I found myself at the back of the chapel watching Emmi play with a volleyball, while Brian was trying to capture just one word of the meeting. In spite of it all the spirit was strong and it was neat to hear the hymns and to see the church working so perfectly so far away.

Here are a few pics of the many things we have been doing!!






Comments

Heather said…
Looks like you guys are having many great adventures!
Anna said…
Love that picture of Emmi on the bench!
I love the pic with her passed out in her stroller!!
Wow!!! You guys are adventurous, I don't think I could do it! Way to go :)
Stacy said…
All of your pictures are BEAUTIFUL!!! What a cool place!

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