Panama Update #148
Thursday, March 26
Today both Nikki and I came to Barro Colorado Island (BCI). It was Nikki's first time here. She came to look at it for possible future research. It is an Island in the middle of the Canal on Gatun Lake that many of the scientists come to stay at for a while. They have a nice dorm and kitchen facilities. It takes a 40 minute drive to Gamboa and a 40 minute ferry ride to get here. I came for the health fair to give mini-Biofeedback sessions to the staff using the Heartmath program. I also participated in a health fair like this that they had here last July, shortly after I arrived. They also had people checking blood pressure, body fat %, and a few other things such as health insurance information. About 20-25 people stopped by to try it. Nikki picked today to come along since she got a ride with the people who were taking me. She walked around the island exploring then came back to have lunch together. They had great vegetarian options such as the usual steamed vegetables, rice, and frijoles. It makes for a long day, but it is a pleasant way to spend a day. We get a ride at 6:30 AM and return by about 5:30 PM. There is another Health Fair I am scheduled at next Tuesday in Panama City.
