We visited the river a couple days ago and we met with the most interesting sight! There were so many butterflies on the river bank, and quite a few different kinds. It’s the summer dry season now, so I think they are attracted by the water. They all seemed to be gathering where the ground was wet next to the river.
There were a lot of these green and yellow butterflies at the river one day.
A pretty swallowtail.
We only saw a couple of these swallowtails, and few of the blue butterflies.
More green and yellows in another spot.
If you get too close they fly and the air is full of them.
Here’s a brown, beige and red one with a black and white one nearby.
Joel walks with the butterflies.
These are especially beautiful!
More green and yellows next to these amazing others.
This beautiful little one was in the woods on the way back home.
And, of course, I can never go to the river without taking more photos. I think it’s such a beautiful place.
Summer flowers are starting to appear.
The river is beautiful at any time though.
This odd little fish was swimming near the river bank. It’s face was black on one side and white on the other.
There were some kids having a blast on the other side.
Even the dogs were enjoying the day.
It’s funny to think we are having summer while most of our friends and family are so very cold up north! I wish I could send you all some of this sunshine and warm, balmy air.
Oh, and last but not least there is a bit of video of the butterflies. The shrieking is the kids having a great time on the other side of the river.
The Panama Adventure 
how wonderful!!
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Yes indeed! Thanks for stopping by my blog 🙂
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Waiting is hard enough — you really add to the stress with posts like this :).
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I know, I know… but every day is one day closer to you being here too.
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Swallowtails are rare here. They are the largest and the most beautiful butterflies in Germany.
By the way … A Happy New Year … 😀
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They certainly are beautiful. I wonder why there aren’t many in Germany.
Thanks, happy New Year to you too!
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WOW! Beautiful, Kris!
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Thanks! I’ll have to take you to this beautiful spot when you are here 🙂
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Thanks, Kris. I cannot wait!
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🙂
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What a great lovely pictures . I may which river is this ?
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It’s the Rio (river) David which flows along the east side of the city and fortunately for us, almost in our back yard.
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Exactly the way it was when visiting my grandfather’s farm.
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Really! That must have been fun 🙂
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wow !!! very beautiful and amazing pictures..
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I’m glad you enjoyed them. Thanks for visiting my blog 🙂
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Really Appreciated…just breathless when i see these beautiful pictures ….
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Hi Kris, back in 78-80 I remember the butterfly migration. They seem to be traveling from Colon to Panama City. Wow. Good to see. Dave.
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That’s right, butterflies do migrate. I remember once in the US when thousands of monarch butterflies came through. Most of these are butterflies I’ve seen in the area though, except those turquoise swallowtails. Hopefully none of them are going north right now!
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Wow, great photos!
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Glad you like them 🙂
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