pana....something

well we are now at lake atilian in a place called pana. we spent a most enjoyable time at the beach yesterday for my birthday. dont have pics up yet, but it was 90 degrees and clear blue skies. our rooms were right on the beach. took a morning swim before we left. had bananas foster for my birthday cake. rick nielson tried to find a pinata for me to break, but couldnt find on. (the keyboards here are different so if my punctuation is wrong forgive me). i have taken so many pictures it will take forever to go through. the car rides around the country have been great. it is great to just look out and enjoy the scenery. the people here are really nice, except for our first day when the camera stuff got stolen. so a couple of volcanos fuming. those things are massive! for dinner tonight i had the best filet, bacon on it, it was great. and all for 12 bucks! we will go there tomorrow for dinner. lots planned for the next day or so, going on a lake tour to some villages of the native indians. i am sure lots of pics. well i am going to go back to the hotel and read my book, and just relax. i am picking up more and more spanish phrases. i am getting the rosetta stone when i get home and going to learn spanish. hopefully come back to central or south america and be able to get around fine. good night.