The night before we called it an early evening and had planned to ride bikes the next morning. We woke feeling refreshed and ready to go, although that is a lie, I was still very tired.
Woke up, threw on a dress and set out to find Tim. The beach we had originally planned on biking to was supposed to be absolutely breathtaking and impossible to swim at. SOoo I decided that I was not going for a 40 minute bike ride if I couldn’t swim. That of course extended our trip to a two hour bike ride. We hadn’t quite realized what we had gotten ourselves into. Oops, story of your life if you travel with me.
Although all throughout the first hour I wanted to kill myself, it was so hot and I couldn’t make it up any hills, it was the most beautiful and peaceful bike ride I have ever had. I did not except the beautiful green rolling hills to be apart of this journey.
Along the way we stopped at a bat cave where you paid one dollar to enter. We weren’t exactly dressed for the occasion but decided, when in Bocas. We paid the entrance fee and I got about two feet in when Tim saw a huge spider and I said I am outta here. I had seen the bats but in no way was going to walk with spiders in sandals! I ventured back out and waited near the bikes. The entrance to the cave was beautiful with historical figures set around it creating almost a religious feel.
About an hour later we arrived at our destination, locked our bikes up, and headed down the beach. We found a secluded area and jumped into the refreshing sea. The views, the colors, everything was perfect. All I kept thinking was, “I AM IN PANAMA!” It was by far the best day I had in a long time. Completely full of pleasure and peacefulness. We ate lunch on the beach, I took a walk down the beach, swam and we headed back on the bikes a good three hours later. We arrived back in town with the ride being only an hour and a half this time. I kicked some major butt going up and down those hills this time. I was game and ready to go, feeling very alive. I took some amazing scenery photos and surprisingly some beautiful pictures of cows. It was a literally a perfect day and when returning to town I was so happy. Filled with happiness.
I kept wishing everyone I knew was there with me taking in this scenery. The bike ride was hard and very fulfilling! I was very proud of myself! As you can see from all of the pictures I have posted this was by far my favorite day. I hope you enjoy them as much as I enjoyed being there!
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