Monthly Archives: February 2015

Embera Indian Village Visit ~ Monday, February 2, 2015

This morning we took a bus ride to a pier where our group boarded two dugout canoes. We enjoyed the 30-minute ride along the river where we saw quite a few beautiful birds. When we arrived at the village of … Continue reading

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Sugarcane & Fair ~ Sunday, February 1, 2015

This morning we checked out of the Hotel Cubita, then started riding in the big tour bus. Our first stop was at a sugarcane farm. The 82-year-old owner made some candy which we got to taste. Then we followed him … Continue reading

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La Arena Village and Abuelo Rum Tour ~ Saturday, January 31, 2015

This morning we took two tours of family businesses. First, we toured a pottery business located in a family home. The parents and grown children throw, paint, and fire pots. They also make decorative items made with slabs of clay. … Continue reading

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