Latin American Modern Art in Panama - The Opening

This weekend October 11th thru the 14th is the Latin American Modern Art show at the EuroLife Design Furniture Store on Calle 74 in the San Francisco area of Panama City.

We hit the opening on Thursday at 7pm and it lasted until 11pm, what a night. Live paintings by each artist plus a ton of food,wine, and music was served.  It was a great turn out and the main sponsor was Claro. And if you are a Claro customer you receive an additional 30% off each painting.

Check it out.....

Time to rest Panama

Day 366 (Dia trescientos sesenta seis) - Wednesday (Miercoles)

This will be the last of the daily blogs as we have hit our ONE YEAR MARK as of yesterday.  One year was always the goal to see if we could actually make stuff up every day (useful or not). And we did!!!!

And remember to Come To Panama and Turn Your Frown Upside Down.

Until next time

El Panama Man

I guess I need to learn better Spanish

Day 365 (Dia trescientos sesenta cinco) - Tuesday (Martes)

So it was time for a haircut as my hair was getting quite lengthy, so off I go for a haircut.  I was looking for a little off the top, a little off the length, and a little thinner as my hair is quite thick.

And here's what happened..................

October is Pink, even in Panama

Day 364 (Dia trescientos sesenta cuatro) - Monday (Lunes)

All of us either know, are, or have been touched by someone with this awful disease. This blog is dedicated to all of the survivors and to those that could not make it thru -  - God Bless You and Your Families.

Barbershop party in Panama...

Day 363 (Dia trescientos sesenta tres) - Sunday (Domingo)

Walk out our building on Saturday night and what do you see? A party happening right across the street. All were welcome, food and drink is our specialty. They had a small band playing some tunes and Ron Abuelo was the sponsored liquor.

And what did Jimi Hendrix used to say, even in Panama?

Day 362 (Dia trescientos sesenta dos) - Saturday (Sabado)

Courtesy of Hard Rock Panama

A trip to Casco Viejo Panama

Day 361 (Dia trescientos sesenta uno) - Friday (Viernes)

The old city, as it is known in English. Casco Viejo is a great place to hang out, see the sights, have a meal, and enjoy the culture.

We opted for lunch this time as it has been awhile since we have been there. There is a distinct difference between the day life versus the night life, the night life actually has people, the day life - WELL - not so much

There's my girl

Presidential Palace

Entering Casco Viejo

Plaza De Cathedral

The Lunch Spot

Why I planted a tree in Panama

Day 360 (Dia trescientos sesenta) - Thursday (Jueves)

Not sure how we get into these things but we were roped into planting a tree the other day while we were exercising in the park. There was a joint Panama/Columbian Tree planting venture going on in Parque Omar and we turned it into a joint Panama/Columbian/USA tree planting venture. Not sure who these good folks were or why they were planting trees but they asked us in their best English if we would do the honors on one of them so WHY NOT. In total they planted 6 and we named ours Estaban ;)

Recycling in Panama, muy bueno

Day 359 (Dia trescientos cincuenta nueve) - Wednesday (Miercoles)

Panama is trying, recycling is happening and on Sunday they held an environmental fair. Many were bringing their recyclables to Colegio La Salle in El Cangrejo, along with some recycled crafts, always some food, and live music, it turned out to be a pretty good afternoon.

New York, New York, in Panama?

Day 358 (Dia trescientos cincuenta ocho) - Tuesday (Martes)

As I have mentioned many times before in my little blog space, Panama is the next USA or trying to be. With all the American fast food chains (watch your waist lines Panama), to all of the American traits left over from the military bases (not that this is a bad thing) we have now seen a major ex-pat gathering spot. New York Bagels in El Congrejo.

Want to listen and speak English in Panama? Head to New York Bagels, this was a hot spot for English speaking Ex-Pats to gather, sure there were locals there also but it felt like little America.  Anyways.....

LifeBridge Premiere hits Panama

Day 357 (Dia trescientos cincuenta siete) - Monday (Lunes)

Have you ever been or participated in a newly commissioned church on day 1 of that church? Not me. Well yesterday that all changed, LifeBridge International Church in Panama had its world premiere and we were front and center for the event.

The music was right on and Pastor Glenn's sermon on the book of Mark hit a home run. This is the start of something big, you could just tell.

So we have now found a church home for our stay in Panama and from the crowd today, looks like many other folks have also.

Congratulations to Glenn and his wife Susan, and all of the LifeBridge Community.... God Bless.

Welcome to the Hotel California in Panama

Day 356 (Dia trescientos cincuenta seis) - Sunday (Domingo)

Online discount challenge here in Panama

Day 355 (Dia trescientos cincuenta cinco) - Saturday (Sabado)

Well we have written about the different online organizations where you can get great discounts on food, to pedicures, to massages, to your car washed. Now there is yet another one hitting the web. We have been monitoring this site for a few months now to see what they are offering as they are the latest start-up coupon place in Panama and we have befriended one of the marketing gals so now it is time to AD for them.

The name is Maxi Cupon, just like the other three it is free to register and they will send daily emails to your inbox of the daily deals. We have noticed that many times the emails do go to spam so check there also.

So to recap the competitive online discount places here in Panama.

1... Maxi Cupon

2... Oferta Simple

3... Groupon

4... QuierOfertas

All of these places offer a minimum of 50% off upwards to 88% off. So what are you waiting for SAVE SOME MONEY

Live at the Hard Rock Panama!!!!!

Day 354 (Dia trescientos cincuenta cuatro) - Friday (Viernes)

Erika performed live at the Hard Rock here in Panama to a packed house. I think it was overflowing. The show was sponsored by Claro and 106.7 fm. And of course tickets were FREE...

Erika Ender (21 December 1974) is a singer-songwriter Panamanian Brazilian descent, known for writing hits for artists voices as Chayanne ,Gloria Trevi , Ednita Nazario , Ha-Ash and Gilberto Santa Rosa , among many other artists. Currently she has two studio albums on the market, open the door and Regardless, and one live, in concert.