For years, the sewer and storm drain manhole covers were mysteriously disappearing from Panama streets. This happened during the darkness of the night. The authorities were baffled and perplexed by these strange disappearances. In addition, there were many fatal car accidents caused by the large holes that remained on the streets after the covers had [...]
Archive for January, 2011
Protecting Government Property at the Cinta Costera
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Cinta Costera, Construction, Korum Manholes, Odebrecht S.A., Panama, Sewer and Storm Drain Systems on January 31, 2011 | 1 Comment »
The Hottest Spot in Panama
Posted in Uncategorized on January 30, 2011 | 5 Comments »
The Cinta Costera or Coastal Strip is the place to be in Panama City. Ever since it was inaugurated during the Martin Torrijos administration, it has become the meeting place of the city dwellers. The strip borders the Panama Bay with cool ocean breezes, ample open green spaces, special lanes for pedestrians and bicycles, sports [...]
Photo Gallery of the Lone Survivor of El Bosque
Posted in Photography, tagged Foliage, Forests, Palm Trees, Panama, Photographs, Tourism, Vegetation on January 29, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
For several days I’ve posted the story of the devastation of the forest that existed in the area where I live, plus several pictures of one of the few trees that survived the environmental masacre. As a final tribute to one of these survivors, below is a gallery of a solitary palm tree at Residencial [...]
The Large Fans of Nature
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Dimensions, Fans, Leaves, Nature, Palm Trees, Panama, Parks, Photographs, Tropical Trees, Vegetation on January 28, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
While taking a close look at a palm tree in a small internal park where I live in Panama City, Panama, I was attracted by several large dry leaves which seemed to me like very large fans. The leaves had lost their green and looked light brown, bending softly downwards ready to fall at any [...]
The Survivor of El Bosque
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged El Bosque, Environment, Forests, Nature, Palm Trees, Panama, Photographs, Residencial El Bosque, Vegetation on January 27, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Yesterday I explained what happened to a whole tropical dry forest during the seventies. It’s a hot topic, yet it’s given a cold shoulder by our world leaders. Greed, as always, is a magnet with an incredible attraction. When we all have to pack our belongings and take a ship to the moon or Mars [...]
The Disappearance of the Trees of El Bosque
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Circle Club, Devastation of Forests, Forests, Greed, Land Development, Palm Trees, Real Estate, Residencial El Bosque, Trees, Urban Development on January 26, 2011 | 3 Comments »
I live in a neighborhood called, Residencial El Bosque, which in Spanish means Residences of the Woods. The name is a literary illusion, since there are only a few trees left in this once lush tropical forest during the late sixties. Originally El Bosque was a large extension of land of an expensive real estate [...]
Dry Leaves Tossed by the Wind
Posted in Photography, tagged Dry Season, Floods, Leaves, Panama, Photograph, Rainy Season, Seasons, Tourism, Weather on January 25, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Panama is in a transition from the Rainy Season to the Dry Season. If Mother Nature behaves, we should have clear skies and bright sun till the mid of April when it starts to rain again. Last year was unsually wet, millions of dollars were lost due to severe floods and mudslides in various areas [...]
Quote: The Wanderer
Posted in Quotes, tagged Determination, Dreams, Literature, Quotes, Security, Sterling Hayden, The Wanderer, Will Power on January 24, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
“I’ve always wanted to sail to the South Seas, but I can’t afford it. What these men can’t afford is not to go. They are enmeshed in the cancerous discipline of ‘security.’ And in the worship of security we fling our lives beneath the wheels of routine—and before we know it our lives are gone. [...]
Finding Vision and Passion in Photography
Posted in Photography, tagged Art, Blogging, Books, David duChemin, Photographs, Photography, Podcasts on January 23, 2011 | 2 Comments »
During the last two years that I’ve been using my Birthday camera, I’ve viewed thousands of photographs trying to understand the trade. I’ve also read numerous biographies of famous photographers and what drove them to take pictures. I also bought a start-up book to learn the essential basics of photography, “Langford’s Starting Photography: The guide [...]
A Historic Rare Coin of Panama
Posted in Miscellaneous, tagged Coins, Explorations, History, Numismatics, Pacific Ocean, Panama, South Sea, Tourism, Vasco Nuñez de Balboa on January 22, 2011 | 5 Comments »
Panama separated from Colombia the Third of November of 1903 after it had gained its independence from Spain on November 28, 1821. Being neglected by the Central Government of Colombia, the Panamanians decided to become independent and looked forward with close relations with the United States which was interested in building a canal to unite [...]
