MOTHER´S DAY

Today is December 7, which makes tomorrow Mother´s Day (only in Panama.) I´m told all the stores will be open as usual, so husbands and children can buy their gifts. Other than that, though, it´s a three day weekend, and many will head to the mountains and beaches.

To continue my journey, on Sunday morning, 12-03, I got on the elevator to go down to walk around and find some breakfast. When the elevator stopped, there was a nice young couple on it, who knew I was new here, as I was fumbling around looking for the "Lobby" button. He inquired, in perfect English, of course, if I was going to breakfast and if so, where. I replied yes, and I didn´t know. He then invited me to go with them in his car, and he would show me a couple of good places. I picked one in El Cangrego, and he let me out there, and I had a good breakfast!!

I later learned from my landlord, Eric, that Jaime is the President of the homeowners association.

So, I was off to a good start.

I´m sorry to report that I forgot the power cord and supply for my computer. Therefore, I am saving it for emergencies. This means that I can´t upload any of the pictures that I´ve taken.

Jack offered to mail it to me, but I thought I could buy one locally cheaper. I found that it would cost $135.00 to buy one....so I checked on DSL and FEDEX as that´s about the only way to get anything here. They wanted $215.00!! So, I guess I´ll just do without for now. Luckily, I am supplied a pc both here in in BA.

Let me hear from you if you´re reading these, as most of my email list is also in my powerless computer.