El Valle, Panama is a small town situated in the crater of an extinct volcano. This mountain peak is part of the crater rim.
The elevation here is about 2000 feet and this makes the region cooler than the coast of Panama from whence we came. However, the humidity is still quite high. This combination of cool weather and high humidity resulted in difficulties with drying my running gear.
I managed to pick out a 2 mile loop, relatively pot-hole free, close to our rental that resulted in runs a little over 4 miles. I even did some intervals, hill sprints, and tempo runs. However, the mask restrictions still inhibit me from trying to do more.
Right down the road from our rental was a butterfly house.
I started going with my wife on her bird watching walks after my run. I wanted to spend more time with her, and it was a great way to add to my weekly mileage, even if it wasn't running. I don't have a camera that really does a great job with birds.
Wally and I decided to give Papaya another try.
The house we rented had a great outdoor gazebo with a grill, outdoor stove top, and hammocks. We managed a couple of barbecues. It was tricky getting a fire started with all the humidity. I let my wife handle the fire starting part because it's something she excels in. The resulting food wasn't as great as what I could produce in a Primo or even in my little Weber, but it was a nice change.
I didn't take any pictures of the outdoor produce market, but it was nice. Our monthly food expense has dramatically decreased in Panama, and particularly here in El Valle. However, I wouldn't say that I'm eating healthier.
A month in El Valle was fun. Now we need to return to Panama City to pick up our permanent residency cards.
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