Panama Canal April 11, 2013

Cruising through the Panama Canal was an amazing experience.

Bridge of the Americas

Centennial Bridge

Panama City April 11, 2013

After going through the locks we were able to spend a few hours in Panama City. We hired a cab to drive us around for a short time.

A picture of a church

The taxi driver took us past some seedy looking parts of the city, but if you look, all the cars are nice.

Then we stopped at a small market by the side of the road.

As I said, we were there for a short time and I forgot my camera so I had to rely on the pictures Bonnie took.

Puntarenas, Costa Rica April 14, 2013

Our last stop on the cruise was Puntarenas, Costa Rica. Gene and I have been there twice on land trips and it is one of our most favorite places to visit. We took the Tabacon Springs excursion, which makes it our 3^rd trip to the hot springs. It was a 1 ½ hour bus trip to get there and then another 1 ½ hour back. If you have ever been to the springs then you know it is worth the trip.

Here is a beautiful church we saw on the way there.

The bus driver made a stop so we could see a very fruitful banana tree. That is a flower at the bottom.

This was a shop/hut across the street from the entrance to the springs.

We arrived! The bus ride was entertaining with our guide pointing out items of interest so it really didn’t seem like a long trip.

Caught Bonnie and Dennis getting cozy.

Gene enjoying one of the hotter springs

Gene and I with Dennis and a stranger enjoying one of the many springs.

And Gene enjoying a couple of other springs.

Bonnie and I enjoying one of the springs while I try a Coco Loco drink.

A picture of Arenal, which is an active volcano, with Bonnie and I.

I’m adding some pictures of the amazing flora. Each flower is unique and spectacular.

Now for the bus ride back. The guide picked one of the flowers at the hot springs. I believe its name has to do with a honey comb.

On the way back they broke up the trip stopping off at a butterfly field and of course shopping.

A couple of orchids. I have one just like the yellow orchid. Of course not so abundant.

On the hillside next to the shop.

So long Costa Rica until we see you again. We will be back.

Sea Days on the Ship

We had some great drinks

Ketel One Vodka

Dennis and I having one for the road. I am wearing Dennis’ favorite shirt. I make sure I always have it packed when I know he will be there.

Gene and I dressing up for dinner

Gene and his bud, Dennis, having a pre-dinner drink.

Bonnie & Dennis just checking out the action by the pool

We got in a chipping contest. We hit the ball into the pool that had 3 hoola hoops. None of us won.

Watched an ice carving

Meditating by the pool

Gambling in the Casino. We entered a black jack contest. Gene and Bonnie made it to the last round and then lost.

Going for dinner

Fun with professional pictures

Can we get any cuter?

Gene and Dennis make a good looking couple

Bonnie and I are an even better looking couple

And then me all by myself with my wine

There was a 9 hole putt putt golf

Bonnie & Dennis golfing

Gene taking his turn

Then Tery's turn trying her sideway putt

Bonnie in the pool cooling off

Gene taking a break in the cool cabin