Day 2 in Panama

Today, Tuesday, May 21, we woke up to a completely humid morning due to the rain from the previous day. The sky was clear, perfect for observing the landscape. The water was clear, and the trees looked incredible with their beautiful green color. It was very humid with a bit of wind, but it started raining again everywhere.

Today was the second day of exploration. We began by driving to a new location but encountered some difficulties because a tree blocked part of our path, so we had to walk. On our journey, we found many types of plants, some of which help with headaches and muscle pain. Our good friend Alberto, a local member from Panama, guided us, showing the diverse variety of plants and fauna that this area has. During the day, we had the opportunity to collect around 25 different plant varieties. With the help of our Naturalist app, we documented the location, temperature, zone, and other details. It was super fun, and we enjoyed learning about the plants from experts like our professors and local people. For lunch, we had a wonderful meal of beans with rice and meat, all wrapped in a banana leaf. It was very traditional and tasted amazing.

In the afternoon, we had our reflection on how to improve climate change and discussed the medicine needed to achieve it. In my opinion, the perfect medicine is love. If we love people regardless of social class, we can make a significant change. When we care about others, we take action, just like a parent who doesn’t want anything to happen to their children because they love them. It’s the same with people—when you love and care for them, you make sure nothing happens to them. Love is the key.