After some confusion about the ride that did not show up and the destination of our hotel we were on our way. The taxi was not going to waste any time on the speed limits so he was off to the races. We saw the sen set behind the new high rises of Panama City. As we got nearer the old town we saw numerous holiday decorations. The local favorite is blue lights hanging out from trees like weeping willow branches. It was quite the dramatic visual effect and on the off chance that the taxi was not hitting a bump or swerving to miss a pothole, I could manage a decent picture. The best was when we were passing the Presidential Residence. We hit traffic in the old town and inched all the way to the Hotel. It was a Sunday night and there was a big Christmas light show in a local park that had cars lined up for miles. Once we got to our hotel we loved the look. It was a restored building and our room had a balcony and a second story. The bed was on the second floor and a set of spiral stairs led us up there. Very fun and fancy. It was more than you might expect from the old town. We got settled in and then went out in search of sustenance.
Driving in on a bumpy highway
One on five pictures came out
In the park there were massive collections of Christmas lights
It my be my eyes tricking me but is this a giant gorilla on the right?
Outdoor Eating under the lights
Lots of folks out and about
A two story Christmas tree
A long tube of lights
Carousel Horses
Lighjhts hanging off the balconies
Blue Light Special
The home of El Presidente and the flags are flying
The most elaborate one yet
Dem bones are all lit up
Dem cars are all lined up
One of five squares in Old Town
Each one trying to out do the other
Almost there
Welcome to Villa Palma
The bar and chandelier at Villa Palma
Shiny white and red for the dining area
Our balcony is top left
A very ornate moveable partition
Welcome to your room
Seating area, curved door to balcony and spiral stairs to the bed
A reflection of beauty
Up stairs
The huge mirror
The bed and a very nice light fixture
Plastic bottles cut and painted to look like flowers
A blue haired Christmas Elf
The Cathedral all light up
Found a place for "food"
