Roberto and the gang. Ready for Carnivale - wine, water pumps, easy-dry clothes...
Main Street, Penenome. Note the fire hoses in the background.
"El Raspao" - shaved ice drizzled with fruit syrup. A traditional treat in Panama.
Remember your first pony ride? Good times.
The perfect end to a perfect day for the kids. Horseback riding on the beach.
Everybody enjoys good, clean fun. It's CARNIVALE!!!
Sooner or later, everybody ends up in the river. Willingly or not - so why not?
Cooling off in the "rio" is the highlight of the day.
Candy apples; a treat all over the world and for kids of all ages.
Everyone was hand-searched to prevent glass or weapons from entering the festival.
The drinking age is not strictly enforced.
Bandstand beside the river where the folk dancing and bands perform.
Some take their water wars VERY seriously!
Some take their water wars VERY seriously!
Pick on MY sister will you?? Take that!!
Young women with braids and beads in their hair.
Young women with braids and beads in their hair.
There was good safety and security.
Sometimes you need a siesta.
BBQ chicken, rice/beans, plantain, hot dogs... food stands are everywhere.
Every schoolyard becomes a water park. If you want to get wet, put your hands in the air.
Part of the organizing committee.