April's friend from college, Kori, works at YMCA Camp Willson in Ohio. She came down to visit us over New Year's, right after Tabassum and Linda, and shared some time with them and with Kristin. A woman of few words (unless you catch one of her standup comedy routines or knitting seminars), here are her responses to the visit questions.
(Kori and April at the airport upon her arrival) Q1: How was Panama what you expected?
I traveled with open expectations. I was humbled by being an "the foreigner" and have a better respect for the International students who travel here for the summer camp employment
(Employing those summer camp attitudes of try anything, Kori competes with our neighbor in a game of pop-the-head-off-the-clover)
Q2: How was it different than what you expected?
I did not expect to see so much influence from the States. I was suprised to see so many movie and tv references in all the communities I visited.
Q3: What struck you about the USA when you returned home?
time, schedules, and busy "Americans"
Q4: What was your best moment in Panama?
Either the "conversation" with the old man on the pony by the river in Sante Fe or the bus ride to the Ruins of Panama City.
(April and Kori in an archway in Panama Viejo)
Q5: What did you find most interesting or most notice about Kevin and April's life in Panama?
Candle-light dinners
Q6: Free response - anything else you´d like to say about your trip and time here.
On our island exit morning, we were waiting for the boat and playing the guessing game for when it would arrive. We had plenty of time to watch the falling stars and the sun rise. Yes, sleep is good, but so is seeing such peaceful beauty.
I look forward to another trip to the Island and have looked at flights for the spring.
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