WARDEN MESSAGE - UPDATE
Feb 13th, 2008 by Don Ray
WARDEN MESSAGE - UPDATE:
The U.S. Embassy would like to alert the American Community to the following information:Due to the possibility of violent protests throughout Panama City during morning rush hour, the Consular section, will delay its opening on Thursday, February 14 to 9:00 a.m. The demonstrations are in response to the killing of a member of Suntracs, a construction worker’s union in the city of Colon.
For personal security and safety reason U.S. Citizens are therefore urged to avoid Punta Pacifica/Paitilla neighborhoods of Panama City and the area around the University of Panama where the demonstrations will occur. By avoiding these areas you minimize risk and avoid turning yourself into a potential target as an innocent bystander. U.S. Citizens should also exercise additional caution at all times when moving around city.
For updated information on the security situation in Panama, please contact the American Citizens Services Unit of the U.S. Embassy at 207-7000. The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy is located in Building 783 (besides the Colegio de las Esclavas), in the Clayton section of Panama. The Consular Section fax is 207-7278. The Embassy web site is http://usembassy.state.gov/panama and e-mails should be address to Panama-ACS@state.gov.
Dad, you couldn’t possibly look more American. STAY HOME!!!!!!!!!
Not to worry. I am not in Panama. I am in Costa Rica.
Kim: Even if he were in David, this is a quiet place, believe me.
I wish you a good weekend and secure too!
Greetings from frosty Finland!
Thanks Leena. And a warm greeting from Costa Rica where I am taking a short break.
Don, I knew you were here in beautiful Costa Rica!
A good port in a nasty storm!
We had visitors here the past few days also.. straight from Volcan. We had a nice time showing off our little city in PZ. Our guests seemed to be pleasantly impressed. We enjoyed Playa Hermosa on Friday and practically had the whole place to ourselves! We dined at a new mirador on the way back and enjoyed very high quality food and a few pops while enjoying a ‘breathtaking’ view from the outside dining room! We also took the opportunity to dine on fine steaks (I had the fish) at Bazooka’s and I must say the beef was better than anything found at the Hotel Bambito!
We hope you are enjoying your stay here. The weather seems a bit strange with some rain but the pasture grass is in ecstasy.
Take Care, Don,
KK