November 16, 2007
Well, life here in Panama has settled into a nice little routine. I’ve received a few emails saying how adventurous we are. At times we have little “adrenaline rushes” and “unique” moments, but overall its pretty quiet, and even a little boring at times. Then there are those times when you get to do/experience/see something really unique, like the other day.
We have many fruit trees in our yard, including banana trees. I have learned that when there is no longer a purple flower on a banana tree, the tree must be cut down. Banana trees take around 9 months to grow and produce fruit. We were told when this fruit is ready, take the fruit and cut down the tree. We did that the other day. The kids watched as Mama took a machete and chopped down a tree. We were all surprised to get splattered with a thick, sticky, milky fluid that oozed and sprayed out of the tree trunk. I got the fliud all over my favorite white tee. Needless to say, my favorite white tee is now wrecked. We also were very surprised to see the different layers in the trunk of the tree. Every three layers down there was a mesh-like cloth that goes around the circumference.
FYI: We have 3 types of bananas here. There are the ones we eat in Calgary. There are plantains which are large thick bananas that people fry in oil and dip in k-up, just like round French fries. And there are very small and sweet bananas that are so very good. Plantains and mini bananas down, like a bowl, while regular bananas hang up.
We have many fruit trees in our yard, including banana trees. I have learned that when there is no longer a purple flower on a banana tree, the tree must be cut down. Banana trees take around 9 months to grow and produce fruit. We were told when this fruit is ready, take the fruit and cut down the tree. We did that the other day. The kids watched as Mama took a machete and chopped down a tree. We were all surprised to get splattered with a thick, sticky, milky fluid that oozed and sprayed out of the tree trunk. I got the fliud all over my favorite white tee. Needless to say, my favorite white tee is now wrecked. We also were very surprised to see the different layers in the trunk of the tree. Every three layers down there was a mesh-like cloth that goes around the circumference.
FYI: We have 3 types of bananas here. There are the ones we eat in Calgary. There are plantains which are large thick bananas that people fry in oil and dip in k-up, just like round French fries. And there are very small and sweet bananas that are so very good. Plantains and mini bananas down, like a bowl, while regular bananas hang up.
No messing with Mama.
Sucessful tree cutting complete!!!
Syd making our morning vitamin boost drink
We had a beautiful day, today. Summer is on its way. The sign is gale force winds and beautiful morning sunshine. Its great for drying our clothes on the clothes line. The unique thing about summer in Boquete is that we get these light rains, more like a mist known here as “bajareque”. One thing about where our house is located (on the crest of hill between two valleys), is that we can have rain on one side of the house, and sun on the other. Or rain on one side, and none on the other. This allows for many opportunities for rainbows to develop. They are pretty spectacular. We saw two today, one on top of the other. I have never quite seen a rainbow that bright in my whole life. This picture doesn't do it justice, but it gives you a little idea of the beauty we see daily.
A view from our living room, little piece if heaven
I send my love to you all. Thanks for the e mails. Thanks to all who have emailed Josh and Syd. It helps them to hear from family and friends. Until I blog again.
by Linda
1 comment:
How beautiful is that! I can totally see you there chopping down that tree. You're so funny. You guys all look so good.
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