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Wednesday October 27th we'll celebrate World Tourism Day and leave at 8:00 AM from San Francisco plaza, drive to and hike the Palmira Trail. This is a 2 hour in/out hike over a groomed trail on private property, level 5 for distance, level 7 for difficulty, 4.6 miles, 8700 steps. Bring water. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Monday October 25th we'll leave at 8:00 AM from Sabroson restaurant #1 and hike to/from the Climbing Wall. This is a 2 hour in/out hike over paved streets with moderate hills, level 6 for distance, level 7 for difficulty, 4.4 miles, 8900 steps. Bring water. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Friday October 22nd we'll leave at 8:00 AM from the Wilson Bridge and hike the Lucero Short route. This is a 2 hour hike over paved streets with many moderate hills, level 7 for distance and difficulty, 5½ miles, 10,600 steps. Bring water. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Change of plan - the road for Ricardo suffered massive flooding today. Therefore Wednesday October 20th we'll leave from the Feria and drive to the trailhead for the Palo Alto Trail. We haven't hiked this completely but it also appears to be a level 7 for distance and difficulty with moderate hills - and is a trail. There's limited parking at the trailhead. A hiking stick is also recommended. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Monday October 18th we'll leave at 8:00 AM from Sabroson restaurant #1 and hike the Pianista loop. This is a 2 hour favorite hike over paved streets with moderate hills, level 7 for distance and difficulty, 6.1 miles, 13,800 steps. Bring water. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Friday October 15th we'll celebrate World Rural Women Day and I Love Lucy Dayand and leave at 8:00 AM from Sabroson restaurant #1, drive to and hike the Volcan Baru trail. This is a 2 hour in/out hike over a gravel street and trail with substantial hilles, level 6 for distance, level 8 for difficulty, 4 miles, 9100 steps, 1800 feet vertical distance. Bring water and wear hiking boots. After the hike those interested will come to Sabroson restaurant to help me celebrate my 79th birthday. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Wednesday October 13th we'll celebrate International Disaster Reduction Day and leave at 8:00 AM from across from CEFATI and hike the St Lucia loop. This is a 2 hour hike over paved streets with moderate hills, level 5 for distance and difficulty. Bring water. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Monday October 11th we'll celebrate International Girl Child day, US Columbus Day and Canada Thanksgiving day and leave at 8:00 AM from Sabroson restaurant #1 and hike the River Walk loop. This is a 2 hour hike over mostly paved streets and a trail with moderate hills, level 7 for distance and difficulty, 5½ miles, 12,800 steps. Bring water and wear hiking boots. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Friday October 8th we'll celebrate World Sight Day and Panama Agricultural Day and leave at 8:00 AM from Sabroson restaurant #1, drive to and hike the Pipeline Trail. This is an in/out 1½-2 hour hike over a rainforest trail with moderate hills, level 6 for distance, level 7 for difficulty. Bring water, wear hiking boots and there's a fee of $5 for trail maintenance, paid upon leaving. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Wednesday October 6th we'll leave from the Feria, drive to and hike Jaramillo Arriba. This is a 2 hour hike over a gravel street with many moderate hills, level 7 for distance and difficulty, 5 miles, 10,400 steps. Bring water and wear hiking boots. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Monday October 4th we'll celebrate World Taco Day and leave at 8:00 AM from Sabroson restaurant #1 and hike the Stairs loop. This is a 2 hour hike over paved streets and stairs with moderate hills, level 7 for distance and difficulty, 5.6 miles, 11,600 steps. Bring water. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Friday October 1st we'll celebrate International Older Person Day and start the month with a favorite hike - the Pianista loop. We'll leave at 8:00 AM from Sabroson restaurant #1 and hike this moderate and enjoyable route. This is a 2 hour hike over paved streets with moderate hills, level 7 for distance and difficulty, 6.1 miles, 13,800 steps. Bring water. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Wednesday September 29th we'll celebrate World Heart Day and leave at 8:00 AM sharp from San Francisco plaza and hike Sanboni. This is a 1½-2 hour relatively flat hike over gravel streets and trail, level 4 for distance and difficulty. See you at SF plaza. (After let's try the Mexican restaurant next to the dollar store.) Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Monday September 27th we'll celebrate World Tourism Day and leave at 8:00 AM from Sabroson restaurant #1 and hike to/from the Climbing Wall. This is a 2 hour hike over paved streets with moderate hills, level 6 for distance, level 7 for difficulty, 4.4 miles, 8900 steps. Bring water. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.

Friday September 24th, in accordance with easier hikes, we'll leave at 8:00 AM from Ivan's market, drive to Caldera and hike to/from the Hot Spring. This is an easier 2 hour hike over trail-like gravel streets with slight hills. However it's quite hot (same temperature as David) so bring extra water. There's a beach with swimming and a petroglyph and other interesting sights. It may be muddy and there's a $5 entrance fee to the hot spring, although there's not always some there to collect it. Wear a bathing suit under your hiking clothes if you want to swim, as there is no changing room. The hike is rated 6 for distance and difficulty, 5.7 miles, 11,600 steps. Bring extra water and a hiking stick, a snack and wear sun protection and hiking boots. Show up or email rimerman1@gmail.com.