Panama's Secrets are Hiding on an Unknown Road... And it Blew My Mind! - EP.381

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The Panamanian highlands are full of secret roads and breathtaking scenery that will blow your mind! I would have missed it all if it wasn't for Kerya, a local who had the time to show me around. This video is all about our journey to find them!
Well, well, well I fixed my hair
This is Kerja
Hi
Hello
So Kerja is looking after the campground here and she said she's gonna take me to the village
It's apparently a very cool village so we're gonna check it out and we're going in her fancy car
Yes
Really?
Yes
No hiking, no riding
Too hot, too hot
Adventure in the car
That's it, adventure in the car
Gracias
Air condition, my first air condition in seven days
Maybe that's why my brain is not working because I missed the coolness
Anyhow, I really, really struggle I'll tell you guys
With the heat but I think I just camp too much
I'm outdoor all the time in the heat and humidity so this is nice
Do this, do this, more, more
So we're going to Puebla Ola
Did you get it? I hope you did
So basically it's a nice village and we're gonna see the city or the center of the village
And then we're gonna go for a drive, we're gonna have some mountain views on the way
And then I think that's all I understood
Anyway, where's Winged?
So we made it to Ola
Si?
Okay, here we go, here we go
It's an agro-tourist area that has crops for export
A viewpoint, a viewpoint that we're going to pass, which is called El Cristo
This beautiful area to go by motorcycle is called El Peñon
Chorro Alto
And where you're staying here in Camping Las Lucianas
The church, yes
The town here, the center
A small town but nice
Nice, yes
A very nice little town, Ola
So it's famous for, basically for the mountains
In the area, for the hiking and waterfalls, that sort of stuff
Roni, we didn't come up, but I do want to go in there so she can take some pictures
Thank you
Thank you, Roni
You're welcome
The road is a bit longer, isn't it?
Well, well, this is a nice road
Look at that
So green and so beautiful
Whoa, that is insane
So basically, this is where the hike starts
This is what people do
They come here in the morning and they walk
They walk over there on the top, hiking
There is just like a trail on the edge of that mountain
And you basically, people just climb up
No, thank you
What's drones for, right?
Let's do it
It's not raining, now we have a perfect weather, I'm so excited
How's that?
Okay, Joanne for a walk
It's more like a run up the hill
I had no idea, to be honest, we're gonna be here
So I have my thongs with me
So this is my excuse, I couldn't join her for that walk up the hill
But hey, I filmed it all
I think that counts too
So long, beautiful place
It's raining now, so we better go
Wow, we were very lucky
Now it's raining
Si, si
Insane, like this road on Google Maps looks like a really
Tiny, tiny road that I would say would be a dead road
And here we have just like this good asphalt
I must say, Panama is really surprising me with its roads
They're so good, no matter where you go
They're paved, crazy
Even if you want to do off-road riding, I don't know where to do it
Because everything what looks on the map that it should be off-road, it's paved
Wow
I would not know that this road is here
I have to bring Chillie here to take some pictures
For sure, we have to do it
Oh my goodness, this is too good to be true
Un momento, por favor
This is our last stop on this road
And look at this
It's not in, not in
Oh, there's a hole
What could possibly go wrong here right now?
Okay, right
Okay, we're in, okay, good
This way
Okay, let's go this way
Top of the world
Wow
That is unreal
Apparently, there's only three families living in this whole area here in the mountains
That's why it feels so remote
And that's why I'm so surprised there is a road like this
Because it's like literally no villages, no nothing
And the road is so good
But yeah, apparently more people own the land here
But only three families live here
I see, it's very remote, very remote
Honestly, there's just nothing better when the locals show you around
Because I would have no idea
That this is just like around the corner, all of that
So tomorrow, we're going to do a little trip with Chillie
Maybe we'll get some food with Chillie
We'll see
And we're going to have a good light in the morning
Because today was amazing
So muchas gracias
I'm prepared for this one
Wait, wait, wait
I'm going to impress you so much with my Spanish
So muchas gracias
Fue una experiencia increíble
Increible
A la orden siempre
Gracias a ti por la visita
Y bueno, ya saben, por acá les esperamos cuando quieran
En el camping las luciernas aquí en Holanda
Hay muchas cosas bonitas para ver
That's right
You know where to, you know where to come
This camping is amazing
And the area here is absolutely amazing
And they have absolutely wonderful owners
So, yes
Muchas gracias, amigo
A la orden
So I packed up in the rain
Yeah, it's raining
I'm waiting
Maybe it's going to stop
Because there's no point for me leaving now
But that's not my biggest worry
I am devastated
Because I lost my helmet camera
Can you imagine the story of my life?
Why or why?
I actually had this camera for a long time
It was a DJI Duo camera
It was so good
So light
I had it since Africa
It was so reliable
It's been with me forever
And now it's gone
So we're all looking for it now
Everyone who's at the property
But no one can find it
So I guess it's gone for good
I was waiting four hours at that campground
For the rain to stop
And finally it did
I wouldn't say it's clear sky
But at least it's not raining
So my plan now is
Well, we're gonna hang around the mountains
There's another town I wanted to check out
And apparently there are thermal pools there
You know what that means
That means I have to be there
Check it out
All right, let's go
So I'm taking the longer way
So I don't have to go on a highway
The road is a bit rougher here
But it's a pleasant ride
Because I'm going through the villages
It's quiet
There's no cops
It's much better this way
Okay, I think we're here
We made it to Valle de Anton
A little town tucked in the mountains
You can't see the mountains yet
Because they're in the clouds
Hold on
Maybe I'll get a better view for you
And now we're looking for accommodation
Apparently there's lots of options here
I like
Nice
We have a church here
Cute
And that sort of stuff
More restaurants
Supermercado
El Parque
Okay, where are we gonna stay Chillie?
Oh, look at my hair
Out of control
I found a place
We're staying in a hostel
Ta-da!
We're in Numero 6
Seis? Seis
Seis
Welcome
I already made a mess
All of that
All of that for 35 dollars
See?
And that's even en suite
There you go
I think in this town it's a bargain
This is the outside
I have a little
I'm on the private sort of side of the hostel
So it's very quiet on this side
And Chillie, I'll show you
Chillie's just parked
Here
There you go
Hi Chillie
Have some rest mate
Now it's time to do some laundry
And organize myself a bit
Cook dinner
And tomorrow
We go out and we explore the area
That's the plan
I thought I'll never say it
It's quite coolish today
Yeah
I don't know
It's like
Maybe 23
And no sun
It rained until one today
So I stayed in my hostel
And I was just working on my content
But now we are out
We are
We're out and about
So I'm walking
Imagine that
The things I do for you
No, actually I'm just happy to not to ride
Plus my laundry is drying
My jacket and pants and all of that
So today
It's no riding day
My plan is go to the village
To see the markets
Because I saw him
When I was riding through with Chillie
And then we're gonna go back
To see the thermal pools
Apparently they are very relaxing
And very authentic
That's what I've heard
This is the market
I didn't get souvenirs
But I got these veggies
I mean there's a lot of them
All of that was five dollars
Can you imagine?
This town has a beautiful location
Look at these mountains
That are now in the clouds
Here
Pozos Thermales
Bienvenidos
So I'm in
The way it works
So I purchased this mat for four dollars
It's supposed to last me
For the whole body and face
Then I wait 10 minutes
And then I shower here
Here
I have to
I guess soak my feet
And then here
Is the pool
That will be next
And then the second pool is there
That's it
And I'm the only one here today
How lucky
Okay, let's apply
Here we go
I'll fix my Instagram, Facebook
Are we all ready?
Right, okay here we go
Let's apply
Doesn't smell like anything
Stir it, stir it, stir it
Oh
Wait, where should I?
Well, maybe here
I think it's gonna be
I don't know
Is it volcanic?
Or just?
I'm not sure
I already feel healthy
The air
Is it even?
Guys, is it even?
Apparently it's supposed to
Wait 10 minutes
I think my neck is covered
My face is covered
Now body
I thought it's not much mud
But actually there's a lot of mud
Oh, I like it
Like there's some particles in there
So it feels like it's scrubbing
Feels so healthy
I don't know
Like a bit that
Oh my god, mosquitoes everywhere
Okay, here we go
Like now
Feels really healthy
I even have some left
For later
And now we're waiting
How's my hair?
Oh, my nose is itchy
Oh no
Yeah
Anyhow
See?
It dries quite quickly
Oh, my hand is not covered
But this one is covered
We nearly there
I mean here I'm already dry
I think I'm gonna rinse
Yes, okay
Let's rinse now
Okay, I'm all clean now
It's time for a soak
This is deep
Oh no, I feel deep
Okay, so I'm all clean now
It's time for a soak
It's warm
I look so relaxed today
I'm very nice
Time for the pool number two
This one is warmer
I like
Oh, we're going really down
Oh, whoa
Someone spilled some concrete
Yeah
I know how it goes
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