A Few Photos From Panama

Panama City from the top of Ancon Hill

Panama City from the top of Ancon Hill

Casco Viejo from the top of Ancon hill

Casco Viejo from the top of Ancon hill

The Bridge of the Americas, also from the top of Ancon hill

The Bridge of the Americas, also from the top of Ancon hill

Mark telling us the story of some petroglyphs near el Valle de Anton, on the India Dormida hike

Mark telling us the story of some petroglyphs near el Valle de Anton, on the India Dormida hike

David's first Panamanian health care experience

David’s first Panamanian health care experience

The Lost and Found's resident White-faced Capuchin monkey

Cloud – The Lost and Found’s resident White-faced Capuchin monkey

A Capuchin monkey that came by the hostal, knocked some stuff over, and left

A Capuchin monkey that came by the hostal, knocked some stuff over, and left

Tree Beard - Where you'll find one of the clues for the Lost and Found treasure hunt!

Tree Beard – Where you’ll find one of the clues for the Lost and Found treasure hunt!

A hummingbird from the deck at Lost and Found

A hummingbird from the deck at Lost and Found

Sunset from the Lost and Found deck with Volcan Baru in the background

Sunset from the Lost and Found deck with Volcan Baru in the background

Panama here we come!

Sarah and I (David) are officially heading to Panama this summer! I just booked the flights and am now far too excited for a trip that is still two months away. We are leaving on May 6 and won’t be home until the first week of September! Sarah and I haven’t been on a trip of this length for a few years now so it is about time.

Our main destination is the Lost and Found Lodge Eco Resort located within the Fortuna Cloud Forest an hour north from the city of David (yes, the irony). And yes, it is actually in the jungle. Check it out on google maps! We are going to be volunteering at the lodge for most of our trip, helping out with whatever they need and learning how to run a hostel. That, and practicing Spanish, of course.

The hostel is actually internet free and I am looking forward to being “disconnected” for the entire summer, but we shall throw up some posts when we periodically head into David (that’s going to take some getting used to) and tell of our adventures. Sarah has already been researching all the poisonous snakes in the area. Back to trying to make time go faster.

Exploring the Chipmunk Caves

David, Sarah and I recently went to explore the Chipmunk Caves near Chilliwack. The caves are small. Really small. Both David and Sarah had never been in caves this tight before.

SarahThe unknown of being in an underground environment makes caving a wonderful and exciting adventure. If you plan to head out for some subterranean exploration remember to be careful and respect the environment.

Check out the Caving Canada website for more information.  

(Don’t forget to watch the video in HD)

Happy Adventuring!

Photo Friday

Sarah at the Chipmunk Caves

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We recently went caving at the Chipmunk caves in Chilliwack, BC. The caves are small, some only the size of our bodies. Watch for our video next week.

For now, though, Beyond the Everyday will be spending some rare time apart on adventures. Sarah and David are heading off to the interior for some skiing and family time. And Matt will be heading off for a weekend of snowshoeing with some friends from back in his high-school days.

Happy Adventuring this weekend!

 

NCT in photos

The 43-kilometre North Coast trail has some of the most beautiful West-Coast scenery around. From the diverse wildlife to the rugged landscape, the entire hike will keep your finger on the shutter release.

As it is with most outdoor photography on the Wet Coast, moisture is a big problem for your camera. Make sure to bring a lens cloth (or two) and hope for sun. Here are some photos of the trip.  

Check out our video of the trip.

Read David’s “dirt on the NCT” post. 

The North Coast Tail sign at Shusharti Bay

The North Coast Tail sign at Shusharti Bay

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