Photograph of the Day: Golden River

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A Social Meeting With An Economic Adviser

Through a mutual friend, I got in contact with Bob Adams, a knowledgeable  economic adviser for retirees and writer of a blog dubbed, “Retirement Wave”. This is by far, the best blog regarding information about retiring in an emerging country.  His style is easy to follow and his arguments are rock solid. Robert Adams, better [...]

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Photograph of the Day: Snow Dotted With Square Colors

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In Search of the Elusive Jesus Christ of San Miguelito

When I was studying at IPA (Instituto Pan-Americano) during 1962-1965, the major TV stations in Panama would broadcast the Sunday mass from the Church of Cristo Redentor on top of one of the many hills of San Miguelito.  I remember that nearby, there was an imposing metal statue of Jesus with his arms extended as [...]

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Photograph of the Day: Lighted Christmas Tree

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Christmas Fun At Parque Omar

After visiting Mayin’s Bazaar at Parque Belisario Porras, we continued with our adventure of exploring other places in Panama  City which were Christmas decorated.  That was Parque Omar in the neighborhood of San Francisco de la Caleta. Parque Omar is named after General Omar Torrijos, a military leader who has left an deep imprint of [...]

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Photograph of the Day: Christmas in Paris

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A Christmas Bazaar With Mayín Correa

Omaira Correa, better known as Mayín Correa, is a very well known politician and journalist in Panama.  She was a controversial political figure several years ago, when she held the position of Mayoress of Panama City.  Even through she was involved in several embarrassing situations, she also demonstrated to be a tireless public servant.  During [...]

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Photograph of the Day: Christmas in Moscow

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Explosions of Colors in the Sky

If you have been following my posts, you already know that I was in the process of explaining how the Mayor of Panama City had planned to light a giant Christmas tree at the Cinta Costera along the Balboa Avenue in Panama City, Panama.  This story was temporarily interrupted by a couple of posts about [...]

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