A Sublime Sunday

We began the day by getting our re-soul'ed at Balboa Union Church.  Here, Sewellyn got to meet a number of my BUC friends (though others, like Grace and Gerry, were not there)  It's always fun to introduce different friends to each other, and I think that Sue enjoyed it as much as I did.

We got a ride to Casco Viejo from the woman who gave the meditation.  She lives very close by.  She pointed out a house near hers that was formerly occupied by 5 gang members.  They have all reformed their ways - and 2 still live there.  One is a tour guide in Casco Viejo who has an intimate knowledge of the area and its history, which he has lived in part.  The other is an electrician who is has his own business.  He is branching into plumbing and has people working for him.  What an inspiring story!

She dropped us off at Plaza de francia and we began our exploration of the area.

We started by walking up the stairs to view the Amador Causeway and the City.  We walked by a number of crafts people and had some wonderful conversations.

Sewellyn with an amazing Peruvian craftsman who
had some absolutely stunning jewelry for sale

It was very hot, so the shave ice
guy was a welcome
diversion

We had a lovely conversation
with this Kuna woman who explained
about the "wini" and showed
us hers which were heirlooms

The conversation with the
clown was not so welcome
(we both felt he was kinda
creepy)

 

On our walk, we passed many wonderful buildings.  The overall effect was very similar to Old Havana.  The grillwork on the balconies was especially nice.

We also passed some atmospheric walls.

We walked and walked, enjoying the feeling of the place.  And capturing it too:

My personal favorite picture came at the end of our walk:

Tired but happy, we grabbed a cab and returned home.

Sue went to work in the kitchen and cooked up a storm, and that night we had the best chicken that either of us has ever eaten.  Of course, the bird came with feet and head...

But it was fabulous!

It's really wonderful having Sewellyn here (and NOT just because she's cooking!)