Day 4 - Bay Crest Chronicles continue

Tuesday was our 'off day' where we originally planned to explore the town and perhaps an excursion somewhere. Well, the 'town' was only about 3 blocks square and if you blinked, you would miss it. So, we decided to hang out around the resort. Not a bad way to spend the day....lazy breakfast, relaxing by the pool, cocktails at the bar, and a guaranteed yummy dinner, ala Lupe.

Lily and Ricky-Rick. He's definitely a ladies man!

The only time Ricky-Rick was nice to Ken.

Two wild and crazy guys: Uri and Ares. Great in the kitchen and behind the bar!

At breakfast, Ray said he had a surprise for us. When Ares presented this 'thing', we were all a bit taken aback. Turns out, this is the cashew fruit! And the little green thing on top is the nut! It grows on a tree and when fully ripe is a beautiful yellow-red color. The fruit has an unusual flavor and texture - a bit sweet and tart with kind of a spongy texture. Interesting to say the least. The US does not grow any cashews...and now we know why they are so expensive! But oh so tasty!

Some of the neighborhood horses. There were about half a dozen of them that would roam the area.

After our morning walk up the hill.

So what do you do when not on the boat...read a magazine about boats.

Where there's a hammock, you'll find Frank.

Lupe, the cook at the resort, was unbelievable! She made so many special Panamanian dishes for us. This is the sancocho she fixed for dinner one night. It's like a hearty chicken soup - chicken, yucca, corn, spices, etc. With rice, plantains and a side of marinated veggies, it was a complete meal. At Lily's request, she even make 'crunchy rice' which is rice cooked a little longer until it's golden brown and tasty crunchy. Delicious!

This became 'our table'.

We all enjoyed the day, getting caught up on reading and music. It was an early to bed night since we had to be on the boat by 6:30 the next morning. Watch out Mr. Marlin...here we come!