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What our gest have to say!. . . . . Transcripts from the B&B guestbook Updated April 2007 MEMBER

…. . A beautiful family and a lovely place. We have been very confortable and we hope we can return some day. Just need to add that our “ Canal Tour” was very interesting and with a great guide. Thanks for Everything! Fernando & Celeste A Coruña España

Thank You so much for your hospitality. I enjoyed my stay a lot, and thank you for all the extra touches like the drive to search for animals at night. The little agouti family in your yard gives your place a special charm that any nature lover will appreciate. Thank you and keep it up. I´m sure there will be many more happy customers as word spreads. All the Best Christian Marks USA June 2006

Gamboa is truly beautiful. Was so lucky to see the capybaras & caiman the first night here. Loved the little aguti family in the yard & the great variety of birds in your backyard. The entire set up is well done and very homey. Thanks for all the information helping find critters. Hope your B&B does will in the future ( As I´m sure it will) Victoria Vosburgh Burnt Hill, NY USA June 2006

You all went out of your way to make us feel welcome and like part of your family. We´ve enjoyed every minute of our visit with and beautiful Gamboa. Thanks you for all your help, we´ll not forget looking our birding, fishing learning about Cayucos, watching soccer on the porch, Ivan helping us with the car rental, all the interesting signs, the wonderful food, the personal tours……. everything was perfect Thank You Again Laurie and Jim Simmons California, USA June 2006

We had an incredible great time here. A second honey moon…… Thanks you for spoiling us! Buona Fortuna, Mille Baci Tommaso Zillio & Eva Sant Italy June 2006

I had a great time here at your B&B in Gamboa, service, great people and a magnificent place to stay. I will surely come back this way again! Best Wishes Gert ( Allie) Albertch Mechelen, Belgium June 2006

You took very good care of us. Food was terrific and so was the birding. You are a wonderful host, very patient and kind and enjoyed Gamboa. The meals where wonderful and had a great time Kent & Barbara Milton Sacramento, California USA March 2006

Enjoyed our outing to watch birds in the Gamboa neighbourhood, Pipeline road is beautiful and the food was excellent, Thank You! Vanessa Kirn Seattle, Washington USA

I will not forget your kindness, Sloths, you have good eyes! Good facility, Nice Food and Kind Service. Good Luck Seoho Kim Nature & Wild Filming Crew Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), Korea May 2006

Confortable room and very accomodating hosts and lovely Children. could´nt have been any nicer and good Cooking too and muchas gracias for letting me use your computer. I will certainly recommend your B&B to my birding friends, I look forward in returning soon. Great feeders next door too! Gerry Weinberger Doswell, VA USA August 2006

Hey Man, I had an absolutely great time here. I look Forward to seeing you and Gladys soon. Take care and maybe I´ll see you in Roatan before I get back. Joe Peterkin Roatan, Honduras August 2006

Cuando Armando me sugirió ir con Usted tuve mis dudas, máxime que venía con Cecilia y queriamos algo bonito para estar Juntos. Creo que fué una excelente propuesta la de Armando, y los felicito por hacer que los clientes ( quienes pronto pasan a ser Amigos) se sientan muy bien. No pudimos compartir mucho pues el trabajo quita Mucho tiempo pero la pasamos muy bien. Gracias y les deseamos que el nogocio siga prosperando. Ronald & Cecilia Costa Rica August 2006 Costa Rica

Thanks for making our stay here at Gamboa so memorable. Our Excitement at our first sight of humming birds sipping nectar from your Bird feeders was only topped by toucans that Gladys eagle-eye spotted. In the tall palm tree. After years of seeing these beautiful birds on TV It was soo exciting to actually see one in real life and at night the. Backyard of Ivan´s B&B was amazing! The aguti family were a pleasure to watch, we never got sick of watching them go around looking for food, it was an unexpected treat! The food was great, the conversation plentifull and memorable and The welcome warmth. Thanks again for looking after us and making us. Feel part of your family. Best of luck for the future! Kara & Tony London, UK November 2006

What can I say, this must be the best place to stay in Panama !!! We´ve had a wonderfull time here, thanks to the family who made us feel more than welcome and part of the family. Good beer, good food, good conversation and good information. Also the birds including the Harpy ws really great, everything was just perfect, thanks a lot! Adrian White Leeds, UK John and Nicola Kneeshaw Barton Humber UK November 2006

Dear Ivan, Gladys and Family It is time to go, what an extraordinary time we Had here with you. This is so much more than a B&B You have a lovely family, all showing kindness and just being there to make our day a happy one The only suggestion I have is DON´T CHANGE ANYTHING! Fue muy bonito! Alfredo and Brigitta Raab Ontario, Canada November 2006

Tuvimos la suerte de habernos conocido ( por esas cosas que se dan sin buscarlas) conocimos a un grupo de canadienses cuando estabamos observando aves quienes nos recomendaron hospedarnos donde ellos Estaban, así conocimos a Ivan quien nos dio mucha información que realmente fué excelente didáctica. Arreglamos cenar en su casa, lo fué maravilloso. Fuimos muy bien atendidos, la comida fue de primera y aconsejé a Ivan que hiciera mas por publicar su posada. de Haberla conocido antes indudablemente estaríamos aquí. me llevo sus datos para que mis conocidos sepan donde alojarse en Gamboa. Estamos muy agradecidos por la buena compañía y seguramente Pronto estaremos por aquí! Gustavo y José Luis Argentina November 2006

Llegamos de Isla Grande y en este caso gracias a Ivan & Gladys Y su familia encontramos en Panamá otra bonita isla en la cual Nos hemos sentido como en nuestra casa, terminando así nuestro Paseo por este hermoso país Oudo Ibili ( caminen bonito) Iñigo y Gloria España August 2006

There is really not enough space in this book to express my gratitude For starting my Panama trip off the right foot. The location of your B&B is a perfect location to get to all of our birding destinations. The location is trivial compared to the service. It feels like you are welcomed into the family. The hospitality went above and beyond my expectations and has set and unsurpassable bar of excellence for lodging. If i get the opportunity I will return and in the meantime this place will get my highest recommendations to all those heading down to Panama. I look forward to comming back here for the last days of my trip and I wish the family all the best. Jeremy Gatten Brentwood Bay, B. C Canada December 2006

Ivan & Family Thanks so much for the excellent hospitality, Have a Great Xmas. May you and your family experience good health And much joy in the years to come. Ivan Jr. And Natasha, may the paddling Gods bless you with success and fun in your races. Take Care Tom Plath Richmond, B. C. Canada December 2006

I did not know about Ivan´s B&B before I got lost in the Gamboa Area. But now I will be telling everybody about the great time I had with you. The rooms and food were excellent. You made Me feel like I was part of your family and staying with you was A highlight of all my travels througout North and Central America. The backyard is beautiful and full of interesting wildlife. Some of the many species I saw in your backyard and nearby Neighborhood included gray headed kite, great antshike, spectacle owl, And common potoo. I will stay with you for the rest of my life! And will be back soon, I hope! Thanks you very much. . . . Michael Bentley Canada December 2006

Dear Ivan & Family Sorry we have to leave. We had a lot of fun, saw plenty birds and the food was great Thanks so much! Beth and lester Kuhn Punta Gorda, FL USA December 2006

We certainly appreciate all your hospitality and the efforts you took to make our stay so memorable. Waking up after a good night´s sleep, eating a delicious breakfast and then driving a short way to a Harpy Eagle. . . Fantastic! We enjoyed our stay a lot and thank you for all the birds In the backyard to watch and enjoy as well. Susan and Clair de Beauvoir Los Angeles, CA USA December 2006

Thanks for your helping us in our way to Barro Colorado Island in the Gatun Lake, at the Panama Canal. Ronald Kays Phd Curator New York State Museum New York December 2006 SA

Thanks for your hospitality and plesant breakfast and helping me on my way to Barro Colorado Island Kevin Salle, Phd VIP BCI Visitor December 2006

Thanks for taking the time to show us around, the local birding sites and point out specialities ( potoo!) Had a fantastic time thanks for your generosity as host and guide, i´m certain your business will continue its sucess with such great service and affordable rates look forward to returning! Kelly Quisenberry &Cara Wade Austin & Brounsville, TX USA December 2006

Fell upon this B&B by chance! Quite helpful hosting crew, great food and rooms, beautiful townhouse, Incredible Biodiversity Muchas Gracias. . . . Laurent & Laura South Lake Tahoe, CA USA Jan 2007

What a wonderful place in the middle of paradise! Ivan and Gladys you where wonderful hosts who made me feel Welcome and confortable. Birding was wonderful and “backyard birds Where a plus! Thank You Ronald Cecerello Frankfort, KY USA Jan 2007

My daugther I went fishing and had a great time, had a good Time meeting your staff and other guest during our Short stay. Thanks. . . Chuck and Jennifer Mooney USA Jan 2007

Great birds and frogs around here. The service and food was wonderful, Thanks very much Ivan & family. Dough Woohams Daniel Medina Researchers Smithsonian Tropical Reserch Institute Jan 2007

We had a wonderful time here and you are great hosts! The birding was great in your backyard and we specially Enjoyed seeing the Motmots sleeping at night. We´ll tell all Our friends to check you out when traveling to Panama. Muchas Gracias! Pam & Al Dorsa Christensted, V. I Jan 2007

Thanks so much for your exhuberant hospitality! We very much Enjoyed our stay here. The meals were delicious and backyard birding was Incredible. The Agoutis and the Motmot unexpected treats. We met very interesting visitors while here including the Embera Artist who carved our cocobolo eagle. You´ve helped make our visit To your beautiful country very memorable. Dave & Dottie USA Jan 2007

Gamboa is a great treasure, peaceful and quiet and perfect for the wonderful trails that we so enjoy. Thanks for the great hospitality and help coordinate our travels We wish you much success with the B&B It can´t be a secret for long! Hasta Luego, Kay & Dan Wade Boquete, Chiriqui Panama Jan 2007

Was here my second time around and even enjoyed it more. You guys really Made me feel righ at home here and were an incredible support for me getting A start in Panama, and like I said before, I will be comming back this way Without my cat then. Nice to see that the your B&B is doing good But I kinda knewit would with people like you. Best wishes to you all! Gert “Allie” Albertch Formerly Belgium Now Panama Muchas Gracias por todo! February 2007

Thanks you so much for a wonderful time at your place, I felt welcomed It was like being part of the family. I really enjoyed spending time with all Of you what a special place in Gamboa. Ivan, thanks for being so helpful with our motorcycle repairs. You were very Helpful with the oil changes, the chains and sprockets, the mirror bracket, The metal pipe protector, for storing our luggage for a while. Thanks for All the help, this made a big difference. It was very special to see cayucos activities, good luck with the upcoming Races, I will be thinking about you. Overall, this is a great place with great people. . I will always remember my time here Thanks for Everything Jeff “ Slasher” Dieterle www. oldrice. com / mototravel 1@gmail. com Michigan USA February 2007

I will be talking about this place for years to come. It was a great break From all the other places we stayed. I felt like I got to go hope for a while Your family made me feel like I was part of your family. Working on the bikes and hanging out under the pavillion and eating meals With all of you was a memorable time. Keep up the special treatment and you will have very much success business. The food was always spectacular and a treat to look forward too. I wish the best for the upcomming cayuco races & the years of racing to come. If I have any of your good luck I will get back to this place in the near future and enjoy my stay all over again, 6 days was hardly enough. Buena Suerte. . . . Gerald Belli www. oldrice. com / mototravel@gmail. com Michigan USA February 2007

We have truly enjoyed our stay with your. . . Your warm hospitality made our time here The more memorable. Thanks for taking us out the first evening to beging our birding Experience. The 4 Hours early next day in the Pipeline Road were amazing. More xperienced birders helped us identify more than 40 birds including Toucans, Woodpeckers, hummers and the great Tinamou. . strange critters too, 3 toed sloth, Gato Solo, And howler monkeys. Your backyard feeders were and amazing in the afternoon. Thanks Gladys for keeping them filled with food and helping us identify even more birds. . The magnificent Green Honey Creeper, the Electric Blue red legged Honey Creeper, orange. Chinned parkeet struggling to feed at the himmingbirds feeder and so much more. Thanks to Natasha for the golf car tour, good luck with your cayuco races and because of Your tour Natasha we were able to visit the Gamboa Rainforest Resort and see the snake Exhibits, butterflies and crocks etc. Theresa spotted and Keel-Billed Toucan in your dead. Tree and he was magnificent. Thanks too for the night photos of your roosting Blue Crowned Motmot. And we must not forget your delicious breakfasts and dinners. We particularly appreciate the intruduction to Panamanian food, empanadas, Carimañolas, frijoles Chiricanos. . Muchisimas Gracias a Todos! Elizabeth Ballans Theresa Josephs Gaspé, Quebec, Canada Jan 2007

Your enthusiasm and great local knowledge made us very thanksfull, We choose your bed & breakfast and This is a paradise for birdwatching and everything from your personal Birding with us too. your beautiful backyard make it so. We are only sorry that we could not Stay longer. Hanneke Brooymans Jul Wojnowski Sweeden February 2007

Thank you so much for taking a tour to read what our guest had to say about us, we truly appreciate your time and interest. Now that you learned about us we invite you to join us in this one in life time experience and let us take care of you at Ivan´s Bed & Breakfast the natural way! Gamboa, Panama Ivan & Gladys

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