Alexis Achurra is a Mechanical Engineer from the Province of Coclé. He’s one of my wife’s nephews. His extractions are humble, yet through education he is escalating up the social ladder. Currently he works at Panama Ports, the operator of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal located at both ends of the Panama Canal.
He visited us last week in an effort to find guidance for his next educational step. In order to work less with his hands and more with his head, he knows he needs a Master’s Degree but he doesn’t know which is best for him. After discussing the subject for several hours, we decided he should continue his education in Ports Administration at the Latina University.
With a face of satisfaction he left to enroll himself for the next term which starts in April. He should receive his degree in approximately a year and a half after completing seventeen courses. I have no doubts he will obtain his Master’s Degree in Ports Administration without much hassle. After that, we plan to send his CV to the Autoridad del Canal de Panamá (Panama Canal Authority which replaced the Panama Canal Commission, a former U.S. agency). Salaries are better in this company, plus their training programs are the best in the country. I always wanted to worked there, but for some reason, I was never accepted. I’m crossing my fingers that Alexis will be accepted. He’s a bright kid, with a good head on his shoulders.
Before leaving, I shot a picture of him and his flashing motorcycle which looked like a vehicle Batman would be proud to use. Take a look at Alexis and his jet black Ninja motorcycle. Here we go.
Snapshot of Alexis, my wife's nephew, who currently works at Panama Ports, the operator of the ports of Balboa and Cristobal at both ends of the Panama Canal. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of Alexis and his flashy jet black motorcycle on the garage of our home at Residencial El Bosque in Panama City, Panama. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
A closer view of Alexis and his sporty motorcycle. He looks impressive in his motorcycle jacket and matching gloves. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of Alexis' Ninja jet black motorcycle, a vehicle which could easily be seen in a James Bond action movie. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
A closer look at Alexis' motorcycle displaying an aerodynamic design excellent for high speeds. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Morning!
I can tell from the photos that Alexis is an intelligent person. I rode sport bikes for transportation, daily, for forty years and I always wore a helmet, gloves, and sturdy shoes/boots for protection. I see so many young folks in T shirts and “chancletas” traveling at the speed of sound until something goes wrong.
Good luck to Alexis with his studies. We have a great niece who is also studying port administration. Jenni was able to visit us at the first of this year, her first trip to the USA.
jim and nena
fort worth, tx
Hi Jim and Nena:
Thanks for your positive comments. Yes, I could see Alexis was very careful wearing protective clothing, helmet and gloves, just in case.
We hope he makes it to the ACP after receiving his Master’s Degree. Good luck to Jenni. I’m sure she will enjoy her trip to the great state of Texas.
Take Care,
Omar.-