Well, there are the flowers too, which are seen in the most unlikely of places.
Three little cuties vying for attention.
Sara is doing a return visit. She's been in the Ngäbere field for about six months and is doing very well with the language. To understand its complexity, it's good to keep in mind that the English language has 500 words. Spanish has about 550. Ngäbere has 900, 200 of which are verbs which can have completely different words depending on tense, somewhat similar to "I will go...am going...went," except much worse, :)
They came back with family for more pics...
These two girls were found after a 300 meter climb, where we both had studies.
Wife is studying with a few kids, whose mother is interested but very slow in comprehension. The kids were absolutely mesmerized as they followed her along for half an hour, but completely ignored me. Chris is a natural with kids.
The stunned look on my face is my shock at seeing those massive red flowers from yesterday's blog pic. Never saw anything like it, and I've been here two years. Neither did the owner, who says this is a first in panama. Sounds very other-worldly.
More pics of our hike. I could be here forever walking these hills...
...Except for this part.
Superb photos, Paul.
ReplyDeleteGreat insight into the countryside and the people you are meeting.
And how are you getting on with the language? It sounds truly complex. I'd be useless..I had enough problems with trying to learn French!
Most of all, I loved the views. It's a beautiful country.
I'll call in later in the week to catch up with you.
Cherry