I meant to say: “Bienvenidos,” at the beginning. I’m such a gringo!
Right now I’m sitting on the porch of said bungalow. I’m seven, refreshing, hours away from Panama City and couldn’t be happier. This place is gorgeous.
Boquete is a gringo ‘hot-spot’ according to the people in Panama City, but you wouldn’t know it walking around town. The old whities who have retired here mostly reside in the posh Valle Escondido community a few minutes outside the city center.
With the presence of white folks, usually comes increased prices but Boquete seems to escape this trap. Other than the price of buying a home, costs here are dirt cheap. To give you an indication, here’s what my day was like yesterday:
- woke up with a smile.
- went to breakfast at a place named Central Park – I got a cup coffee, a 2 egg veggie omelet, and a fried pancake for $2.
- explored the town
- went to Cafe Ruiz which is said to have some of the best coffee in the world. 1 cup = $.50.
- cooked lunch @ my hostel overlooking a small river that swelled with rain. 1 dozen eggs = $.94. 1 organic banana = $.05.
- bought a pineapple out of the back of some guy’s truck = $.50
- went back to Central Park and had a delicious dinner consisting of pork loin chops and brown rice = $2.50
- bought a Balboa (Panamanian beer) from the supermarket for $.35
- chatted with our hostel owner and some other guests
- went to bed with a smile
Total cost for a great day (private hostel room included): $19.34!
Why aren’t you here with me?
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Looking good boys! Place looks “balla”! As long as your landlord’s name isn’t Roberto, I’m pretty sure you’ve got it made. Keep the awkward/informative video clips coming! …shirts ON.
Ross
Three words…cocaine distribution center
PS.
I’ll be on the next flight.
Mom & I will be there next week. We’ll take master bedroom – I’m bigger than both of you.
Great to see/hear about your surroundings in clearer, non-pixel glory! The place looks beautiful, and I saw some green plant life out the front door that looked inviting as well.
I’m significantly jealous, but now I have an excuse to fly down to Panama.
Bre
Place looks great! Live uncomfortably; go on a sport fishing tour. Panama has some of the most incredible fishing in the world. It is something you will remember the rest of you life. Talk about a work out. It will take every ounce of you mental fortitude and physical strength.
Major will be having a blast this weekend dove hunting.
My son wants to know when you are coming home to build a garage with him.
Love you Ryan
Wow, love your place!!