Madd Max Think Of Great Grandma

As Jess made her Christmas chocolate chip (or sans chocolate chip for Madd) meringues.

And her Christmas wreaths with one change from Red Hots to red m&ms because Jess never loved the Red Hot taste.

Madd Max Gets The Official Emmys Invite

Pretty dope.

Madd Max Have A Last Panamanian Morning

 

Breakfast on the patio.

 

With exotic birds, rain and howler monkeys hollering.

 

Just a tree in the backyard.

And a last hammock hang.

 

And upon arrival at home, Aunt Rachel's book, Bat Island, had just gotten delivered! A little bit of Panama in Burbank.

Madd Max Have A Family Photo

Now that's a great family and family vacation.

Madd Max Snorkels

 

But first, a relaxing morning on the patio.

He ready.

To get to the snorkeling beach, the fam walked thru the jungle.

Selfies at an overlook.

Stunning beach.  One of the best parts was that you could snorkel around the island to end up on the beach directly below the rental house.

 

The only exception was that there was so much trash on the beach and in the first 20' feet of water.  It brought up very negative feelings about what humanity is doing to the planet.

Beach daughter and mom.

 

A favorite Page pastime.

This was a favorite cousin activity of the trip - watching all 4 of The Hunger Games movies.  Here they are in their room cave.

This is how Maddie rounded out the day; by staying in the ocean until the last bit of sun disappeared.

Madd Max Enjoy Isla Contadora

 

Upon arrival, the fam got into the 84 degree ocean water, and Gwen got a friend.

 

This little crab fought to remain with her, climbing all over her shirt.

 

Morning family swim.

 

Panamanian Fonda for lunch, where large trees were being felled as we ate.

A typical Fonda plate.

Air plants attached to the wires.

Hanging out by the cloudy pool.

And the day rounded out with this sunset.

 Not a bad way to catch up on your correspondence.

Or have a cocktail.

Madd Max Head To The Pearl Islands

 

It was a very early morning start to make the 7am ferry.  This bus has the fam's favorite ad for McDonald's - "Mas Big Tasty - Aahh!"

 

The dock.

 

The reverse.

 

Maddie does not like an early morning wake up.

 

These guys like a crossword puzzle.

 

This view felt like the tropical version of Maine.

An hour after the fam made it on the ferry, the protests began again, cutting off access to said ferry.

Slappy Visits Aunt Rachel's Lab

In the middle of a long downpour.  She ready.

 

That's a lot of water. 

 

Niece and Aunt.

The bat lab.

Where Maddie got to experience the cameras.

That filmed these.

Right above her head.

And returned home for Thanksgiving dinner.

Slappy Strolls Thru Casco Viejo

 

Which started off with 9:50am gelato.

 

The flat arch.

 

This chick loves a market.

Panama City's skyline in the background.

The architecture gives strong New Orleans vibes.

Madd Max Hit The Rainforest Hotel

 

Playing ball in the pools.

Drinks on the patio.

More drinks.

Even the kids got in on the action.

 

It's rainy season in Panama, so this happens but it's still very warm.

And then this happens.

I like him.