A Cactus Flanked by Two Roses

Snapshot of two beautiful girls posing with one proud visitor at a recent airshow in Panama City, Panama. What a lucky guy! Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.

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Peddling “Churros” at the Air Show

Snapshot of a women selling “churros” during an air show in Panama City, Panama. She made a killing that day, selling “churros” to the visitors. Photo ©Omar Upegui R.

If you are unfamiliar with the word “churros” please let me explain the term.  Churros are sausage-shaped, deep-fried doughnuts, dusted or sprayed with sugar.  Similar to a cruller, this Spanish and Mexican specialty consists of a sweet-dough spiral that is deep-fried and eaten like a doughnut.

Churros are usually coated with a mixture of cinnamon and confectioners’ (or granulated) sugar.  The snack gets its name from its shape, which resembles the horns of the Churro breed of sheep reared in the Spanish grasslands of Castile.

They are highly popular in Latin America, Spain, France, Portugal, the United States, and Spanish-speaking Caribbean islands.  In Panama, they are so popular that they can disappear from a churro’s cafeteria faster than the thawing of the polar caps.

The Twisters emptied our pockets requesting a large stock of these goodies.  Cokes were also added to the list.  We gently consented.  Good Day.

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Toy Planes

Snapshot of a toy plane hand made with balsa wood. This plane was crafted after the authentic Air Panama airplanes which fly within the country of Panama. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.

Snapshot of a small collection of toy planes on sale during an airshow in Panama City, Panama. A group of children watch from the top. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.

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Acrobatic Planes in Panama

During an airshow, the Twisters, my wife and I had the opportunity of viewing an amazing display of courage, skill and accuracy of acrobatic pilots making unbelievable air maneuvers in the sky.  There were three planes in all.  One of the pilots was at least over seventy-years old, yet he handled his aircraft like a young Top Gun.

When the planes landed, I dashed over to where they were grouped and took the following pictures.  The Twisters were over the moon.  They had never been to a plane show, neither had my wife.  It was a rewarding experiences which will not be forgotten for many years to come.

Below are several shots of the dancing stars of the sky.  Here we go.

Snapshot of a small plane which made amazing acrobatic maneuvers in the sky at the former Howard Air Force Base in Panama City, Panama. Those daredevils were absolutely fantastic. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.

Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.

Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.

Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.

Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.

Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.

Snapshot of one of the mavericks of the sky posing for the camera. As you can see he is not a young man, yet he could handle those flying machines like a young Top Gun. Indeed, old age is a state of mind, it has nothing to do with the accumulation of time. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.

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Cruising Through an Airplane Fair

I recently forayed into a large airplane fair organized by the Panama government at the former Howard Air Force Base.  I found a large gathering of people including small children who were interested in watching the abundant number of helicopters, acrobatic planes, parachuting exercises, flying ambulances, speed boats, a large DHL yellow freight carrier and a whole lot more of interesting flying objects.

Amongst the visitors was a gorgeous small girl in a beautiful pink automobile.  She was one of the stars at the airplane fair at the former Howard Air Force Base.  She looked as cute as a button.  Take a look.

Snapshot of a small girl cruising through the premises of the former Howard Air Force Base during a recent airplane fair organized by the Panama government. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.

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Joke: Do Not Disturb

An airline captain was breaking in a very pretty new blonde stewardess. The route they were flying had a stay-over in another city, so upon their arrival, the captain showed the stewardess the best place for airline personnel to eat, shop and stay overnight.

The next morning as the pilot was preparing the crew for the day’s route, he noticed the new stewardess was missing. He knew which room she was in at the hotel and called her up wondering what happened to her. She answered the phone, sobbing, and said she couldn’t get out of her room.

—“You can’t get out of your room?” the captain asked, “Why not?”

The stewardess replied, “There are only three doors in here,” she cried.   “One is the bathroom, one is the closet, and one has a sign on it that says ‘Do Not Disturb’!”

Source:  Miss Cellania

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Joke: Lawyers on a Plane

A passenger airplane was having engine trouble, and the pilot instructed the cabin to have the passengers take their seats and get prepared for an emergency landing. A few minutes later, the pilot asked the flight attendants if everyone was buckled in and is ready for an emergency landing.

“All set back here, Sir,” came the reply, “except the lawyers, they are still going around passing out business cards.”

Lawyers just can’t change their nature, can they?.  Good Day.

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