Panama Rocks and Orchard Park

 7/20/23 - 7/21/23

We said goodbye to Kriss and Gary after Matthew left them with a freshly baked sourdough loaf as a thank you.

At Ellie's recommendation, we went to Panama Rocks. So glad we did!

Roots on the path

Another interesting root in the path

Natural formation that was used as a oven by native peoples

Inside the oven

Damage done by the Emerald Ash Borer which has destroyed tens of millions of Ash trees

Chaga Mushroom - we first heard of this and its medicinal qualities in Fairbanks Alaska when we tried some Chaga tea

Drove to Orchard Park to visit with Xanda, Wil, and Jon in their new/old home.

Jon loved exploring the van (excuse the mess)

Out for yummy pizza. 

In the morning Matthew taught Xanda how to make sourdough and left her with some starter

Time to say goodbye

Jon had other ideas

Crossed into Canada

And spent the night at this brewery and imbibed in tasty beer while Matthew had a very long conversation with a fellow traveler.