Well, we are overdue for some new content here, but the truth of the matter is that things have just slowed down a bit for us. It is hurricane season in the Caribbean and, although we are out of the danger zone, it is incredibly rainy, hot and humid. The weather just makes you lethargic. We now understand the origin of “island time” and the need for siestas. You can’t do much or move quickly in these conditions. Surprisingly, however, it does cool down a bit on most nights and the heat doesn’t build back up until about 7:00am (LOL, but no joke). We sometimes take a stroll with Lucy on peaceful mornings. The surroundings are an abandoned US military base that is slowly and silently being reclaimed by the jungle. It makes for good flora and fauna viewing. So without further ado, here are some pictures we took on these walks.
Mama and baby sloth -slow lane experts
Got a monkey on your back. White headed Capuchin monkeys
you lookin’ at me?
Jungle reclaiming Fort Sherman
I think every US military base has to have something named Kennedy.
Looks like ruins of an ancient temple.
Kiskadee. These are all over.
Hawk
Even the monkeys just lounge about. Howler monkeys
Good deterrent to climbing
Hanging birds’ nests
Howler monkey on the prowl. Some say they are the loudest land animal in the world.
wild flowers abound
another hanging bird nest
These look like vultures. They are quite large.
More monkey business
Agouti – sort of a cross between a wallaby and a rat. Sorry for the blurry photo but he was quick and we barely were able to shoot it.
Apart from the old military base and the jungle, there is nothing around for miles except the remnants of the 17th century Fort San Lorenzo.
Fort San Lorenzo guarded the Chagres River from pirates – and had a good view of it.
Fort San Lorenzo
Fort San Lorenzo
Manning the ramparts
The old fort had a great view
These cannons are just lying about. Dozens of them.
Sailing on Neko 
Great post!! … As usual!
Well guys, you are still putting out a great blog , even if there is nothing but birds, monkeys and old forts ( what do you think a “military base is?) where you are . You still look healthy , happy and looking for trouble. Keep enjoying. Hugs from
Jan
Nice pics of a pretty area. I can’t wait to get there myself and do some “walk-a-bouts.” Are you able to walk there from the marina or do you need to get there via bus/taxi or? Again, can’t wait to get there and more or less on some land:) Thanks for sharing the journey!
Enjoyed my walk with you this morning! A bit humid here today but nothing compared with your spot. Jane