Gamboa!

 

We arrived--with huge hugs from Rachel and Gwen

 

and greetings from Clarice.  She's made a big hit here in Gamboa--so much so that the team she's working with (a sleep study with bees and bats) is almost hourly begging her to stay on for a few more weeks and to definitely come back next summer. Not to mention that Rachel, David, Gwen and Simon adore having her here.

Another sweet hug from Gwen at our cozy B&B just up the street from Rachel and David.

Simon's way of beating the heat--although truly it was hotter and muggier in Chocorua when we left than it is here.

Tour of the new house--photos of the grandparent apartment

and the outdoor kitchen next to it

plus the not-yet-finished deck.  It's all 

getting pretty wonderful.

Oh yes--the turquoise walled bathroom where some of Lou's animal tiles will go.

Dinner last night in the old quarter of Panama City

which is really very romantic.