Wednesday
was busy at Picasso again. About 20 people at our table. Met some new people
that just moved down and another couple that come once a year for a month until
they can move down here. Family obligations are keeping them from moving now.
Thursday we
went to the bank and Greg had all of the documents and the application filled
out as well as answering some other questions the bank had. We go back next
Tuesday to see if we are approved to open a bank account.
We then
drove to Penenome for my hair appointment and to have lunch at the place we
couldn’t find last time. We had been given the wrong name (not even close) so
that explained why we didn’t find it. Mezon
de Santa Cruz restaurant is
themed like an old Spanish-themed monastery. Statues of the saints adorn the
decor. Food was to die for. Beautiful setting. We sat outside in the courtyard
and enjoyed the fantastic weather and enjoying Langostinos in garlic sauce and
Corvina in garlic sauce.
Greg in the courtyard of Meson de la Santa Cruz Restaurant
Round building sells cakes in Panama City
My hair appointment didn’t
go so well. Last time I was pleased. This time I don’t know what happened. I
think I confused her with only wanting my grey touched up to my natural color
underneath, since my highlights were still really good. I normally only have
the highlights done a couple times a year. Since she doesn’t speak English and
my Spanish is meager, I looked up a bunch of phrases and wrote them down hoping
that would help her. The cut was good again, but somehow matching my natural
color (which my old hairdresser told me is medium to dark blonde), meant to her
dark brown. Plus, I only had spots of highlight left. There was a lady there
that spoke some English and she was trying to help explain what I wanted. So, I
walked out with dark brown hair and she added in some highlights (and charged
me quite a bit more ($25 more than my last visit). So, I guess I will bite the
bullet and put on my big girl panties (granny panties?) and try to color my own
hair with whatever I can find in the stores here. There aren’t any places like
a Sally’s beauty supply here so it will be grocery store stuff. I will ask
around again and see if someone else can recommend someone who can do a gringas
hair.
Tonight we went to a play at
Picasso. "El Grande de Coca Cola”. Billed as a hilarious
laugh-a-minute, "Spanglish" comedy by the Boquete Community Players. “A simple show that is a laugh
a minute and ridiculously wonderful! The action takes place in a terrible part
of Trujillo, in a nightclub, which isn't too far from terrible itself. A local
impresario, Senor Don Pepe Hernandez, has announced in the local newspapers
that he is going to bring international cabaret to Trujillo. Eventually he
succeeds, and we see the cabaret within the cabaret as it unfolds. A company
known as the "Low Moan Spectacular' causes all the laughs, as conjuring
tricks don't work, people trip up, a blind American folk singer falls off the
stage, chorus girls collide, etc.”
Exclusive
Dinner-Theatre Menu:
“We
have had collaboration from external chefs for this show's menu and are super
excited to share it with you. Dinner will be as follows:
* A
welcome beverage of Wine*/Beer*/Sangría/Iced-Tea/Mojito
* Fresh
Seabass Ceviche with Tropical Salad
*
Chicken & Veggie Jalfrezi Stew, Fresh Greek Yoghurt and Coconut Rice
*
Heavenly Coconut Flan (by Café Viana) with fresh Strawberries”
Food
was very good and the play was just pure silliness. The actors were hilarious
and the Spanish easy to understand and there was some French and Italian as
well. The premise of the play was Don Pepe couldn’t get professionals so he
uses his family, who of course are not very talented. Very enjoyable night. A nice
couple that is staying for a month to check out Panama for retirement sat with
us eager to pick our brains about living here. They have only been here 3 days,
but so far they are liking it here.
So, I
bought some hair dye and despite the light blonde shade I’m still way darker
than usual, but it is a start. I was worried with so much dyeing so close
together my hair would fall out. LOL Next time we are in the city I will see if
I can find a highlight kit that should help. This is closer to my natural color
I suppose. I’ll try again in 4 weeks to give my hair time to recover.
Today
we ran into 2 couples walking on the beach that we met at Picasso over the past
couple of weeks. Both seem to really like Panama.
Dad is
scheduled to come out the middle of January…exciting news! So I am busy
researching things to visit.
The 22nd
of November is our 22nd anniversary though we have been together 27
years now! We are spending 3 nights at the Gamboa Rainforest Resort. http://www.gamboaresort.com/
We
leave on Wednesday and return on Saturday. It’s near the city and is very close
to Gatun Lake. We plan on hiking on Pipeline Road and visiting the Discovery
Center. http://www.pipelineroad.org
Here
are a couple of photos from this week’s walks.
Clay-colored Thrush
Crimson-backed Tanager
Blue-grey Tanager
Yellow-crowned Night Heron
This little House Wren appeared to be singing and bouncing along with the loud music from the house next door. The birds were really enjoying the ripe bananas and gave us great photo ops.
Greg is off to the dentist for a tooth that has been hurting a bit, tomorrow we go back to the bank in hopes of getting our bank account set up so I can finish my visa. Then Wednesday we are off to the Rainforest!
Until next time.....
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