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    In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful - Alice Walker Wednesday July 19, 2017 meeting in front of Sugar & Spice located on road leading into Boquete, carpooling at 8:35 to trailhead to begin our 3 hour walk. Below more about the trail. We will be walking in the Bajo Mono area in a secluded rainforest area, so wear long pants for this walk as the path is narrow in some areas. The trail is beautiful with the Rio Caldera flowing alongside, tall trees. Did you know? Panama has 675 types of ferns, one is the tree fern primarily seen in the rainforest areas of Panama and Costa Rica. Also pack rain gear and it's also bug biting season so wear bug spray. Include in your pack water, cap/hat, and sunblock, and if you want your camera, binocs. Wear hiking shoes or gym shoes with good outer sole treads is a must. Join us for the each Wednesday Morning Walk for a 3 plus walk or the popular EZ Friday Nature Walk also for 2 plus hours, meeting time 8:30 A.M. EZ Friday is about nature, we take our time finding the unusual. This is a great walk for birders, nature buffs, we try to identify plant life, birds and insects. Wednesday Morning Walk about getting out and enjoying the fresh air, nature "off the beaten path". Email Jere to be placed on the group email listing, jere chica @ gmail .com (no spaces). See you on the trails, Jere McCormick
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    In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful - Alice Walker Friday, meeting at 8:30 A.M. in the Plaza San Francisco parking lot located in Alto Boquete. Remember to park your car along the side road. leaving at 8:35. Just a reminder about EZ Friday it's about nature, we take our time finding the unusual. This is a great walk for birders, nature buffs, we try to identify plant life, birds and insects. It may not be for those wanting to walk the fast lane, as, we walk as a group. Our walk will be in Alto Boquete in the community of Saboney. We will carpool a short distance from PSF. The last time was walked this area was during the dry season back in March. Now, I am curious to see how it looks with all the rain that has fallen. A brief description about the trail, it's off the beaten path tucked away from all traffic and cars, it has the Rio Caldera flowing in the not so deep canyon below the path, we may see ducks swimming in a small creek alongside the path and more. This is a short walk lasting 2 plus hours and am sure you will enjoy the nature that surrounds this trail. Pack rain gear, water, camera, binocs, cap/hat, wear bug spray and sunblock as well hiking shoes or shoes with good outer sole treads. Enjoy the photos from Saboney. Join us each Wednesday morning for a three-hour plus walk or the popular EZ Friday Nature Walk for 2 plus hours, meeting time always at 8:30 A.M. Email jere chica @ gmail .com (no spaces) to be placed on the email list. See you on the trail Jere McCormick
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    Wednesday July 12, 2017 meeting at 8:30 A.M., Alto Boquete in the Plaza San Francisco parking lot. When driving park on the side road. We leave at 8:35 carpooling to Caldera. Caldera is another one of Boquete's wonderful and interesting places to walk. Wednesday we will be on a lonely country lane with the town people who live in this quiet area of Caldera riding on horseback to to town. Caldera is a sleepy no frills town. I hope you join us for this 3 hour walk as, we take in natural beauty, the cattle and/or horses roaming on this road or listen to the Rio Chiriqui Grande flowing alongside this lane and the huge boulders that have been nestled in this river, for centuries or the Crimson Red Jobo fruit (Jamaican Plum) and mangos are in season. Caldera is warmer than Boquete so dress lightly. Remember to pack: Rain gear, this time take along a snack, plenty of water, hat/cap, sun block definitely, bug spray, binocs and a camera. Nature walks are all about finding the unusual. Join us for the each Wednesday morning for a two plus walk or the popular EZ Friday Nature Walk also for 2 hours, meeting time 8:30 A.M. No need to RSVP just show up For more info or to placed on Jere McCormick's email listing write to here at jere chica @ gmail .com (no spaces)
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    In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful - Alice Walker This Friday July 7th. meeting at 8:30 A.M. at the Plaza San Francisco parking lot leaving at 8:35. When parking your car do so on the side road not in the parking lot. No need to RSVP just show up. Our walk will be up in the beautiful highlands of Palmira Abajo. Palmira Abajo has many quiet country roads for enjoying a short walk or a long hike. Some of these dirt roads are steeper than others. The one we will do, as all trails in Boquete are, will be on a slight slant. I always enjoy the highlands of Palmira as it has much flora and fauna (in this case birds) to see no matter what time of the year it is. Pack: rain gear (essential), water, cap/hat, camera, binocs (birding), wear sunscreen, bug spray. Wear hiking shoes or gym shoes with good outer sole treads and bring along your hiking sticks (I have some to loan out). Nature walks are all about finding the unusual. See you on the trail.... Join us for the each Wednesday morning for a two plus walk or the popular EZ Friday Nature Walk also for 2 hours, meeting time 8:30 A.M. Butterfly and Lichen Trail Blazers Furry Tiny Caterpillar Mushroom
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    The social dinner will take place at Mar De Grau. Friday June 16, 2017 Social Hour beginning 5:30 P.M. Dinner 6:30 P.M. The Boquete Newcomer Social Events are for anyone interested in meeting new people, so if you consider yourself an old-comer join us and welcome a newcomer. BNSE is a casual social, it's not a meeting, there's no agenda, just come and enjoy the evening socialize and talk. Make a new friend, make a new acquaintance or meet an old friend. To attend the social the only request is RSVP to this message no later than noon Friday June 16th. to jere chica @ gmail.com (all one word no spaces) Hope you can make it cause, I'm looking forward to meeting you and/or seeing you again! Jere McCormick
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    Wednesday Morning Walks meeting place will be announced weekly or email me to be placed on the email listing. See you on the trail - Jere McCormick jere chica @ gmail.com ( no spaces)
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    Friday's nature walk will be Alto Boquete in the lowland. It should be fun, so come and play for about 2 hours. Enjoy nature! 8:30 A.M. meeting at Plaza San Francisco in the parking lot leaving at 8:35 to drive a short distance to begin our 1-1/2 hour nature walk. This walk is 70% level on a dirt path and with about 10 minutes of asphalt walking. What's eye-catching about the path is the beautiful landscapes & meadow and hills in the distance. Pack: water, sunblock, cap/hat, bug spray (spray at the car or before), binocs and camera. Take along hiking sticks (I have some), wear hiking shoes or gym shoes with very good outer sole treads. See you on the trail - Jere McCormick In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful - Alice Walker
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    This Week - WED. NATURE HIKE is 3 + hrs. April 26. steeper terrain and higher elevation sometimes, though not rushed - Meeting location in front of Boquete's Plaza San Francisco at 8:15 A.M., then on Friday there is an easy 1-1/2 hr. "EZ Friday Nature Walk". Check this calendar on Wednesday for Friday's meeting place. Mostly flat with slight inclines. Our walks are in around Boquete on the lowlands, up in highlands and the rainforests year round. Requirements: As always to be in good health and able to keep up with group even though, we do not hike at a rapid pace stopping often to take in the scenery and discover something NEW. Pack: rain gear (during rainy season), cap/hat, bug spray, water, snack, binocs, camera and hiking sticks (I will loan out). Wear: hiking boots and long pants for this hike. Email for info at jere chica @ gmail .com (no spaces) See "Boquete Nature Hiking" blog on this site for more info about the treks. Boquete Nature Walks are all about the natural beauty in the surrounding hills of Boquete. See you on the trail - Jere McCormick In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they're still beautiful - Alice Walker
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    "Off the Beaten Path Trekking" Explore, Dream, Discover, on foot with the best pioneer nature trekking group in Boquete. We have explored over 40 trails in this vast and beautiful area throughout the years. Join us every Wed. & Fri. This Week - 8:30 A.M. WED. NATURE HIKING 3+hrs. for Intermediate to advanced hiker, nature lover, photographer. We love breathing fresh air and love being outside! FRI. EZ NATURE WALK 1-1/2 HOUR for Beginners, nature lover, photographer. We enjoy nature! We walk at a steady comfortable pace since, our primary interest is exploring, looking, admiring nature and discovering the unusual whenever the opportunity arises, which it has many times. Each of Boquete's seasons has something new to discover and to teach us about nature. What to pack: during the rainy season (this year until December) need raingear., also pack binocs if you have them, water, sun block, camera, wear hiking shoes or gym shoes with good outer sole treads and hiking sticks, I have some to loan out. Requirements: As always to be in good health and able to keep up with group, though as mentioned, we do not hike at a rapid pace stopping often to take in the scenery or discover something NEW. For more info email jere chica @ gmail .com (no spaces) Slowing down and going on a nature walks/hikes makes one more aware of their surroundings such as the different spice aromas flowing through the air or capturing a butterfly through your camera lens or looking at moss through a loupe lens in the rain forest. Nature walks are an interesting learning experience. For more information and to be placed on the Boquete EZ Nature Walks master list email Jere McCormick. See you on the trails - Jere McCormick Photos from the nature trails around the boquete District. .
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    Unfortunately today Thursday 4/27 12:52pm, I can't take anymore RSVPS due to restaurant capacity. Thanks for your interest. There will be another newcomer social the end of May. For who RSVPD' we will see you on Friday. Date: Friday April 28, 2017 Where: Big Daddy's Grill "Happy Hour" & Dinner Time: 5:30 P.M. in the back patio around the Fire Pit Table One hour social to meet & greet - Dinner follows. Invitation goes out to all newcomers, not so new people, Boquete resident, Panamanian, non-panamanian, come and welcome a newcomer! RSVP is closed due to restaurant capacity. Make a new acquaintance or meet a new friend, enjoy a good meal, sit around the fire pit and feel the warmth. Find out about life in Panama exchanging our experiences. Find out the latest Boquete scoop. RSVP a must. Hope to see you there - Jere McCormick
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    Boquete Newcomer Social will be at Fénix Cafe at BCP beginning at 5:30 P.M. out on the terrace. Fénix Cafe is located in Bajo Boquete just after crossing the bridge on the right. The perfect time to meet others who have lived in Boquete for sometime, make a new friend, meet new acquaintances and have an enjoyable time. No need to RSVP just show up. This evening is a social gathering to meet and greet others, enjoy a cocktail, a good cup of coffee or another beverage and or a snack. Also on the agenda DJ Mike Webber will begin to spin tunes beginning at 6P.M. in the octagon room. We hope to see you there! Email Jere McCormick at jere chica @ gmail. com (no spaces).
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    Meeting this Friday March 24th at 8:30 A.M. in the Plaza San Francisco parking lot. At 8:35 carpooling to the highlands of Palmira Abajo. This is another wonderful "off the beaten path" country lane in Palmira. At this time during the summer months, we may see many of the pink Roble and purple Jacaranda trees that are in full bloom, It is warmer up there so dress in lite attire. Our nature walk will be on dirt terrain with small rocks see the photos below and will be approx. two hours - one out and one hour back. Pack plenty of water, dress in lite attire, hat/cap, binocs, camera and wear hiking shoes or gym shoes with good outer sole treads. I have hiking sticks to loan. Here a few photos, I've taken over the years from that area. No need to RSVP just show up. See you on the trail.
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    Welcome to Boquete EZ Friday Nature Walks. Meeting at 8:30 A.M. in the Plaza San Francisco parking lot located in Alto Boquete. At 8:35. we carpool not far to Sanboney - walking on a secluded trail overlooking the Rio Caldera for our one and a half hour nature walk. Pack: water, buy spray, sun block, cap/hat and bring along binocs if you want to see birds and camera. Take along your hiking sticks and wear hiking shoes or gym shoes with good outersole treads. What to pack: Water, cap/hat, sunblock, bug spray (put bug spray before we begin walking), camera and binocs. Wear hiking shoes or gym shoes with good outer sole treads. I have hiking sticks to loan or bring your own. No need to RSVP or send regrets. Just show up. Email jere chica @ gmail .com (no spaces) for more information or to be placed on my email list. Here are a few photos from this area, we will be walking. See you on the trail - Jere McCormick
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    Welcome to Boquete EZ Friday Nature Walks. This Friday, we meet across the road from BCP located in Bajo Boquete. Cross the only big bridge that over the River Caldera in Bajo Boquete. BCP is just across the bridge on the right side. At 8:35, we carpool to the Quiel Family Finca to do a short 1/1-2 hour nature walk. Bring $3.00 entry fee (correct change please). Señor Issac and the family's small Finca (farm) have sheep, a few pigs and a few cows. His family also grows strawberries and blackberries. At the end of the trail is a beautiful waterfall a real treat. This trail is in the rain forest in the beautiful Bajo Mono area of Boquete. What to pack: Water, cap/hat, sunblock, bug spray (put bug spray before we begin walking), camera and binocs. Wear hiking shoes or gym shoes with good outer sole treads. I have hiking sticks to loan or bring your own. No need to RSVP or send regrets. Just show up. jere chica @ gmail .com (no spaces) See you on the trail - Jere McCormick
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    Welcome to Boquete EZ Friday Nature Walks This Friday, we meet at 8:30 A.M. in Bajo Boquete across the street from BCP, after crossing the bridge. We leave from there at 8:35 carpooling to Bajo Mono parking at Sendero Cascada Escondida AKA Pipeline trail head. Bring $3.00 exact change please this is their entry fee. The Pipeline Trail is the home of Magnificent Resplendent Quetzale. This trail has one of their favorite foods, the tall Wild Avocado trees which are spread throughout this area and it's the Quetzale breeding season. Please continue to read more about our walk on Friday below. This Friday's Nature Walk adventure will be longer - 3 plus hours, our walking time may be a total of 2 hours. The area is loaded with plants, flowers, butterflies. There is also a sloth which if it is out, we may see at the first bridge crossing, the R. Quetzale normally is seen after crossing bridge 3. What to pack: bug spray (please put on bug spray at the car not on the trail), hat/cap, sun block (again put on at the car), water, snack, hiking stick/s (I have some to loan), binocs and camera. No need to RSVP/ or send regrets just show up if you can. Listen to the Quetzal call and habitat. I have included a few of my photos from past walks on this trail. http://www.arkive.org/resplendent-quetzal/pharomachrus-mocinno/video-09b.html See you on the trail....Explore Dream Discover More info email jere chica @ gmail .com (no spaces) Photo 1, Female Quetzal - Photo 2, Hole in tree nesting site for Quetzale - Photo 3, Young Quetzal - Photo 4, Adult Male
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    Welcome to Boquete EZ Friday Nature Walks Friday, we meet at 8:30 A.M. in Plaza San Francisco's parking lot in Alto Boquete, leaving at 8:35. Our destination carpooling to the highlands of Palmira Centro. Our nature walk is an 1-1/2 hours, it is easy without steep inclines. This is not a hike as, it a group walk enjoying nature, taking photographs, identifying flowers and trees. What to pack: Plenty of water, bug spray, sun block, hat/cap (this is a must), camera and binocs. Wear hiking shoes or gym shoes with good outer sole treads and take hiking sticks, I have some to loan out. No need to RSVP just show up. Email me should you have questions, jere chica @ gmail .com (no spaces). Bug spray to be put on before walking where we park. See you on the trail....Explore Dream Discover
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    Welcome to Boquete EZ Friday Nature Walks Friday, we meet at 8:30 A.M. our destination will be in the Caldera area and walking on a beautiful country lane alongside the Rio Chiriqui Grande. We possibly may view a hidden petroglyph and of course much more. I really like this country lane it's quiet, we may see locals ride their horse into town as it seldom used by cars. This lane is along the Rio Chiriqui Grande which makes for a very pleasant walk as, we hear the river flowing alongside. It is warm in Caldera compared to Boquete so dress lightly, use sunblock and bring a hat/cap. Our meeting place will be on the side of the road right after making the Caldera turn, do not pass the police stop. Make your turn just before the police stop, park on the right side of the road. We will be carpooling to Caldera. Our Nature walk will be 45 minutes out and 45 minutes back. The trail is relatively flat with a few slight inclines. What to pack: Plenty of water, bug spray, sun block, hat/cap (this is a must), camera and binocs. Wear hiking shoes or gym shoes with good outer sole treads and hiking sticks. Email me should you have questions, jere chica @ gmail .com (no spaces). See you on the trail....Explore Dream Discover
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    Welcome to Boquete EZ Friday Nature Walks *This Friday meeting at 8:30 A.M. in the Plaza San Francisco parking lot in Alto Boquete. Leaving at 8:35 carpooling to to our destination. Our walks will be along the beautiful La Estrella channel to the reservoir and then some, for about an hour and a half. This is a wonderful nature walk as, we may see a some orchids, wild ginger, horses roaming the area, birds such as the Oropendolas, waterfowl such as the Jacuna or Heron and more because, we just never know; it's always an adventure. *Our walks are all about nature, as, we stop many times to look at the flora surrounding us or stop to take photos of an interesting butterfly and more. This trail is level until, we go halfway around the reservoir "La Represa La Estrella" and then, we continue walking up into a pine tree lined road for a short while. This walk is out and back. *The trail is not shaded you will need to cover your head to protect you face from the sun and wear sun block. Put bug spray on before, we begin walking. *What to bring? Pack water, hat/cap, sun block, bug spray, camera and your binocs. *No need to RSVP - just show up. See you on the trail, Jere McCormick Photos below were taken from the trail: Photo 1 - Oropendola Nests . Photo 2 . Jacuna Bird, Photo 3 . Tiny Green Beetle, Photo 3 . La Estrella Channel Alongside Trail
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    Date: Friday December 2, 2016 Location: La Villa Coffee Lounge at BCP al fresco on the terrace Time: 5:30 P.M. This Friday no RSVP necessary - just show up! La Villa Coffee Lounge gets cozier after five. Great cocktails, good coffee, delicious snacks and much more! Make a new acquaintance or a new friend! Newcomers find out more about life in Panama! Find out latest scoop about what's going on in Boquete! Hope, we see you there. For more info email: jere chica @ gmail . com (no spaces) Cheers, Jere McCormick
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    Friday morning meeting in the Plaza San Francisco parking lot at 8:30. We will walk in the Alto Dorado area, which is the area where, I live so basically, we will have a nature walk in my backyard area. We hop into our cars carpooling to the trailhead for our nature one and a half hour walk. Remember to pack rain gear, cap/hat, water and your camera. Wear sun block, hiking shoes or gym shoes with good outer sole treads. The old country road is dirt and it is a bit stoney, so bring, your hiking stick as it is a good instrument to use for balancing. Here are a few photos from our nature walk in the Lucero area from a couple of weeks ago. Enjoy the photos and your day! See you on the trail, Jere McCormick
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    On Friday, we meet at Plaza San Francisco in the parking lot located in Alto Boquete at 8:30 A.M., leaving at 8:35, carpooling to the trailhead in the Lucero area to begin our one and half hour walk. This is a beautiful nature walk with a water channel running alongside the path. We will walk to the reservoir Represa La Estrella/El Valle where there are some waterfowl. We will not be in shade so wear sun block, pack the following: plenty of water, cap/hat, bug spray, camera and binocs. Wear hiking shoes or gym shoes with a good outer sole tread. No need to RSVP just show up. Here are a few of my recent photos from the area, we will be walking. Nature never seizes to amaze me, in all the years, I have walked on the many trails in the Boquete area. I find something new each time. I take photos to keep the memory of nature's beauty alive and to share with others. See you on the trail... Any questions email Jere McCormick: jere chica @ gmail.com (no spaces) Photo 1 Great Southern Butterfly, Photo 2 Cluster of Caterpillars, Photo 3 Roaming Horses, Photo 4 Nature Walkers
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    RSVP not needed for this Friday's social November 18, 2016 - just show up. Where: Señor Gyros on Friday November 18th. Time: 5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. Mark mentioned the restaurant will be open. Have cocktails, eat something, national beers $1.00, all under Señor Gyros' canopy al fresco. Meet somebody new! Enjoy the evening! Pass the word around! Hope to see you Friday. Have a smiley day!
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    Our nature walk will be on the Sendero Culebra Trail a first for many of you, located somewhere in the Bajo Mono area. During the rainy season, I am quite sure, we will see a variety of moss, mushrooms, maybe some orchids. The Boquete's Rio Caldera flows alongside the path. This is one of my most favorite rain forest areas in Boquete, I love the variety of scents that flow through a rain forest, the rainy season makes a rain forest even more beautiful. We meet at the Boquete Library square at 8:30 A.M. Carpooling at 8:35 to our destination. BL is located right side along the road leading into town. park your cars on the side road there is plenty of parking. Remember this is a rain forest so dress accordingly. Pack rain gear, water, cap/hat, bug spray, bincos, camera. Wear long pants, hiking shoes preferred or gym shoes with good outer sole treads and take along your hiking sticks, although, I have some to loan. Just show up no need to RSVP. Reminder this is a nature walk not a hike.
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    This month, we explore the Palmira County area in the Boquete District. This Friday, Oct. 28, we meet 8:30 A.M. in the Plaza San Francisco parking lot, then at 8:35 car pool up to the highlands of Palmira. We begin our 1-1/2 hour nature in Palmira Abajo. No need to RSVP, just show up. Fast Facts: Palmira County has 8 populated areas, it has 2 rivers, 3 streams and it's altitude measures 2,624 ft. to over 11, 000 ft. / 800 m to over 3,475 m. Pack: rain gear, water, hat/cap (it may be shady walk), camera, binocs and bug spray. As always wear sun block, hiking shoes or gym shoes with good outer sole treads and bring along your hiking sticks. Join Boquete EZ Nature Walks every Friday. Meeting at different locations in the Boquete area. This is a walk, not a hike. No need to RSVP just show up. This nature walking group is about loving Boquete outdoors for an hour and a half. Enjoy the beautiful mountain range surrounding us, the 50 shades of green during both seasons, seeing the variety of butterflies that flutter about and other natural sights and enjoy walking with a group of wonderful nature fans. We don't walk fast since, we are so busy looking and snapping photos. Email me to be placed on the master email list for this group. jere chica @ gmail.com (no spaces) Boquete nature walks are not hikes. Here are a few photos from the Palmira County taken along the many country lanes while walking in this area. See you on the trail.
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