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.