Up early again and Rolando takes us for a long hike through La Amistad Peace Park. They have to wait for me on the up-hills... Rolando is very nice and he and Jake get to chatting - half English and half Spanish. Its amazing how smart, educated and well traveled the guides are. We have a late picnic lunch at the trail head and drive back into Boquete. Its Rolando's birthday and we offer him a birthday cocktail but he's anxious to spend the rest of the day with his family. We will see him in 2 days for our transfer to Bocas.
I'm sore from 2 days of hauling luggage and hiking so Ava arranges for a massage for us by an American woman who is living in Boquete. Ava drives us over to her house and we will take a cab back to Isla Verde after the massage. The massage is heavenly and the woman's house is charming. The back of the house overlooks a babbling creek and gorgeous natural grounds that slope down to the creek.
Jake has taken a little nap and organized his "stuff" and is ready to explore. We walk into town and stop for a cocktail and then find a place for dinner. Town is interesting. It is not overrun by tourists as I expected, just local people going about their business. No rain this evening so we pick up a six-pack after dinner and go back to our little round-house and sit outside under the stars and enjoy the lovely evening.
Adventure Life has been an extraordinary travel resource for us over the years and today was no exception. Our River Cruise booking was handled by Jess (who has been our personal trip planner for several years) the same day as our inquiry. Suggestions were given for cabin choice and pre-trip options (that were not shown on the cruise line's website) like airport transfers and prepaid gratuities. Trip insurance recommendations followed and we were assigned a travel co-ordinator till the end of the tour. All we have to do is show up! Great service from friendly folks.
APtravelwell
1 day ago
My representative Kevin was very responsive generally and in crafting our itinerary to our specific priorities.
Rocco Labella
1 day ago
Although there was a lot of paper work, I received help and guidance when I needed it.
Donna Kirby
2 days ago
Our travel was flawless! The rider pickup (airport, hotel, ship) was seamless. Jane's recommendation for Emerald Cruise Sakara was everything I wanted but the experience was soooo much more. Adventure Life took care of each and every detail and this was the easiest of all my travels.
Anne Petty
3 days ago
Follow up was effective any questions were answered in a timely manner