Embera

Yesterday we made a trip up the Chagres River to the village of Embera Drua.  Approximately one hundred people live in this village which is mainly Christian.  When the area became a national park the people adapted and they started welcoming tourists.
We travelled for approximately forty five minutes up the river to the village where we were welcomed by the residents.  One young lady who will be graduating from university in the fall had a small part in the movie, The End of the Spear. 
After a delightful lunch of talapia which they caught that morning in the river and fresh fruits they performed dances and music for us. 
It is interesting to see how missions have transformed people.  They have become self supporting and are using opportunities to improve their lives.