“Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today.” - James Dean
Posted in Panama Journal on May 22nd, 2006
On my way into Boquete, I stopped at the Cefati, which is the large building on the right just before you go down into the city.
Risakua, which I wrote about a while back, is having an exhibition there until June 16 in recognition of “The Foundation of Chiriqui” 157th Anniversary. If you are in [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on May 22nd, 2006
Sunday I took a drive up to Boquete. I have done this many times and many times I have noticed a school that is about 6 kilometers before you get to Boquete. This time I stopped and took its photo.
I understand that this school is a bilingual school that begins with kindergarten and continues through [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on May 22nd, 2006
This morning I noticed I had a $10 fee posted on my Banistmo checking account. When I talked to Banistmo to understand what it was for, I found out that Banistmo charges $10 a month for checking accounts if the balance goes below $300.
I am sure they told me that when I opened my account, [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on May 22nd, 2006
When Natalie Maines made her famous statement about be ashamed that George W. Bush came from her state of Texas, the Dixie Chicks had to almost go into exile. Many stations refused to play their music.
I for one have missed their putting out new music, but they are back and stronger than ever. Currently you [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on May 20th, 2006
If you have been keeping your talents a secret and are ready to start a modeling or acting career and you need local representation, maybe this is just what you have been looking for.
I would have stopped in, but Robert Redford couldn’t handle the competition.
Posted in Dining Out, Panama Journal on May 20th, 2006
If your sweet tooth has been bothering you lately, you are in luck. A new spot (Cocina Rica) right between the Romero store and Aseguro Mundial office in Dolegita has opened up.
Posted in Local and Federal Offices, Panama Journal on May 20th, 2006
When you need to pay your water bill, this is the office you are going to have to visit in David. One of the things you learn is to look at all bills, because many times they are not correct and have charges that shouldn’t be there. That includes your Water, Electricity and Telephone bills.
I [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on May 20th, 2006
Probably one of the worst things that I have found in housing construction in Panama is the wiring. There are never enough plugs in a room and you are forced to use multi-plug adapters to accomplish hooking up your electrical items.
If you are building a house or looking at a place to purchase make sure [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on May 19th, 2006
My neighbor really has a nice cactus plant. I typically don’t care for cactus, but I think this one is really pretty.
Posted in Cars, Car Dealers and Car Service on May 19th, 2006
I stopped by to take a peak at the new Toyota RAV-4 while I was out today. I really like the looks, but I don’t care a whole lot for the price.
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