Final day In Costa Rica and the final weekend in Panamá

Last Thursday, we finished our community service in el Liceo by attending classes with several classes of seniors in Costa Rica (5th form).  The students enjoyed their interactions with the local people and had a good time with them.  Also, it was a day to donate everything that we brought to Costa Rica.  I would like to take this opportunity to thanks Mrs. Taylor for donating the school supplies and the backpacks. The little kids of Barroeta, Guanacaste and Estanquillos were very happy to get a backpack with a lot of school materials.  In the afternoon, we prepared to travel to Panamá, so Kendy and Belkis did their laundry in order to have clean clothes in Panamá.  In addition, they requested Belkis to cook their favorite meal, Lasaña which was delicious. 

On Friday, we waked up very early to catch our flight to Panamá. Again, the boys requested Belkis' pancake style for breakfast which disappeared very quickly.  We left the house at 7:45 AM and got to the airport around 8:30 AM where we had a little bit of difficulties in dropping our bags. We did the electronic checking the day before our flight, but things did not go so well with the airline.  Nevertheless, the flight left on time and got to Panamá safely.As soon as we landed, everyone was anxious to get to the hotel, but we had to do all the paperwork for the rental company, which did not take that long. Driving is Panamá was very interesting, so it took me a bit longer to get to the Westin Hotel Playa Bonita.  Right now, the boys are preparing to get dinner at Diablicos in Panamá City.





























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