A little over a week ago, we walked a few steps over to see our neighbours Steve and Danielle for happy hour on their balcony. First they showed us their collection of ceramic clay artefacts that they have found on the beach over the last 6 years that they have lived here. Before the arrival of the Europeans, the indigenous people who lived here created many practical and ceremonial items from clay and then hardened them with fire, which of course is the definition of “ceramic”.
We saw many small figurines, including jaguar heads. Jaguars were revered. We also saw small etched stamps used with dyes to create temporary skin decorations. As well, they had a piece of a ceramic map. It was fascinating to be in touch with the pre Columbian past of the area.
We’ve found a few pieces of etched pottery on the beach (pictured) that the collectors like Steve and Danielle would only use along the paths out in the garden. It’s surprising how much there is but finding unique and well preserved items is much more difficult.
We’ve included a couple more pictures of the view from our lunch spots in the village: the Cevicheria Saboreame #2 and the Charly Bar. As well, there’s a picture of Anita in the pool and a couple of pictures from our balcony. Finally, just to prove that Anita does cook meals here, she’s shown preparing tomatoes for spaghetti sauce.
Over the next few days, we’ll either eat a seafood lunch or dinner in Canoa every day. On Thursday morning we’ll try to be on the bus to San Vicente by 8 am. There, we’ll catch the Reina del Camino bus for the 6 hour ride to Guayaquil. We have our usual hotel booked there. The hotel driver will take us to the airport by 5:30 am on Friday and, hopefully, our flights will all be on time to take us to Panama City, Fort Lauderdale and finally Ottawa by 11 pm. We’ll get a taxi to Zack and Annie’s in Gatineau and Zack will drive us home on Saturday or Sunday.
It’s been a great winter here but we’re looking forward to being home too.
We saw many small figurines, including jaguar heads. Jaguars were revered. We also saw small etched stamps used with dyes to create temporary skin decorations. As well, they had a piece of a ceramic map. It was fascinating to be in touch with the pre Columbian past of the area.
We’ve found a few pieces of etched pottery on the beach (pictured) that the collectors like Steve and Danielle would only use along the paths out in the garden. It’s surprising how much there is but finding unique and well preserved items is much more difficult.
We’ve included a couple more pictures of the view from our lunch spots in the village: the Cevicheria Saboreame #2 and the Charly Bar. As well, there’s a picture of Anita in the pool and a couple of pictures from our balcony. Finally, just to prove that Anita does cook meals here, she’s shown preparing tomatoes for spaghetti sauce.
Over the next few days, we’ll either eat a seafood lunch or dinner in Canoa every day. On Thursday morning we’ll try to be on the bus to San Vicente by 8 am. There, we’ll catch the Reina del Camino bus for the 6 hour ride to Guayaquil. We have our usual hotel booked there. The hotel driver will take us to the airport by 5:30 am on Friday and, hopefully, our flights will all be on time to take us to Panama City, Fort Lauderdale and finally Ottawa by 11 pm. We’ll get a taxi to Zack and Annie’s in Gatineau and Zack will drive us home on Saturday or Sunday.
It’s been a great winter here but we’re looking forward to being home too.
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