Jim and Judi

I've parked there for more than two weeks a few times. No problems. I park out behind the car rental agencies in the unpaved area, not in the close in lot.

I need to have a fiberglass arm cast removed from a surgery I had in the States. Is there a doc in Boquete who has the tool to remove it, or must I go to David?

Judi

1 hour ago, Bonnie said:

I can't afford to go often, but, when I do, I really enjoy it.

Same.

The liquor prices at Seasons are very high and that's why we only go for lunch. The wine prices are ridiculous. Agreed, it was a lovely afternoon and for a good cause though.

10 hours ago, JudyS said:

Where is Caballero?

Just north of Casa de Jamon, on the same side of the street. They share a building with Angel's  coffee. If you are headed into Boquete, just after you pass Alto Dorado, look on the right side of the road.

Yes, glad to see the hydroponic lettuce at Dorado too.  Don't forget to try Caballero for fruit and veggies. I'd hate to see them close because they don't get business.

Lately I've been shopping at Caballeros fruit and veggie mercado located next to Angels coffee, just north of Casa de Jamon on the same side of the street. They are small but have had everything I needed when I've stopped by. I have never seen anyone else in there during my visits. So happy not to have to drive to town every time I need veggies.

Also, and this is BIG NEWS (at least for me,) Melissa is having a debit machine installed at Alto Dorado!! It is sitting in the panaderia just waiting for internet and security to set it up. She said it may be a few more weeks before it's up and running. No more driving into town for cash. My life is now complete. Yipeeeeee

Does anyone know where We can go to get a keypad lock system? And installed.

Is there an office in Boquete to get a permit to cut a tree down?

The cooking class is at Casa de Montana, not BCP, according to the announcement.

6 minutes ago, Brundageba said:

Stay 2 years continuously and pay a fine of $50 X 24 ( 2 years) = $1200.00 plus you would be driving illegally after 90 days.  If caught your car could be impounded.  That makes no sense.  File for residency and get a driver's license.  If the FBI  finger prints are the only snafu then ...yup it's a problem.   A costly problem if you elect the stay the 2 yr and pay the fine option.

Would be $50 X 18 (months) = $900, no? Since you get the initial 6 months as a tourist. Still costly if you get caught driving though.

Scared me there for a minute.  If Casa de Jamon closes, I may just die ? 

Small aftershock just now.

We've gone to the Wednesday night honkey tonk-two stepping-line dancing -country music night at Skateworld twice now. What a great time! There's no need to know what your doing. Both nights there were people willing to show us some moves. And there's line dancing too with a few people offering to instruct so you don't need a partner. What a great date night for only $2 ($1 each.) Great music, fun dancing, and CHEAP!

Does anyone know where I can go to arrange to have keypad locks installed? 

They're very nice. But we have one window 34 wide and the other 93, so I don't think it'll work. Thank you though!

Which two do you have left? 

I'm looking for grass shades, like you might hang on your patio. Similar to the attached picture. Has anyone seen them anywhere? None at Novey and couldn't find any in the mess at Do-It. I'd be willing to buy used ones too.

Hey, you were there with my Jim. I couldn't go. Just had surgery on my wrist and still in a splint ? but Jim said it was really a special place!

11 hours ago, Bonnie said:

I don't understand the answer to the last question. It suggests that one can have a tourist visa for two years if they just pay the overstay charge. Doesn't this contradict the requirement that anyone on a tourist has to leave for one month every 180 days? Anyone reading it differently? Should I inquire further of the Embassy?

Bonnie, the answer also says not leaving the country during the two years when I understood you could leave for 30 days. And, do you pay the fine each month after the 180 days? 

1 hour ago, JudyS said:

Tiramisu?  Oh joy!  I'm going there for lunch on Monday.  This restaurant is a great addition to our town.

They're closed on Monday, Judy! Also, I think it was actually described as tiramisu parfait, or something like what. But I'm not picky so I'll try it. They also had some kind of Nutella cookie and cheesecake.

Today we visited Otto Italiana, across the street from Los Establos. We've walked by many times and decided to stop in today. We ordered two sandwiches, one with marinated veggies ($6) and the other with fresh mozzarella, tomato and basil pesto ($5.) Both were served on a baguette and came with a small salad. The portion was large enough that I could have eaten half and taken the other half home, but my other half ate my other half The sandwiches we're delicious! They have wine by the glass and bottle and a good selection of beer. The menu includes lasagna, starting at $6, pasta and other traditional Italian dishes like chicken parmesan. You can also buy Italian cold cuts, fresh mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes, grilled artichoke hearts, anchovies and more to take home.

The restaurant is nicely decorated with table and bar seating, soft music was playing and the place has a nice relaxing vibe even though it's on the main drag. Otto is open from 11-6 every day except Monday.

We imagine going back some time in the later afternoon, sharing a plate of olives and sun dried tomatoes, maybe some tiramisu and a bottle of wine and watching the world go by.

18 minutes ago, Panama Bill said:

why anybody else should do it differently or illegally is beyond me. 

"Illegally" is one thing, but "differently" is another. I don't think anyone is breaking the law by border hopping. It might be risky, due to changing law, interpretation and enforcement, but certainly not illegal up to this point.

2 hours ago, Bud said:

Why would the rules -- referring here to the matter of border runs for the resetting of passports, etc. --  for crossing borders via air be different from other modes of travel? I'm not dissing your inquiry, but just missing the point totally. What is your concern?

It seems to me that flying to another country for any length of time would "reset" a passport entry date.

I've only been in Panama for two weeks after being in the States for 3 weeks so I don't need to reset my visa. What I'm wondering is, if I travel to Medellin on Monday and return on Tuesday will they tell me I have to remain out another day even though, by then, I will have only been in Panama for 3 weeks? And if I can be out of Panama for a day after 2 weeks, can I be out a day after 2 months? At what timeframe does the 72 hour rule kick in? I'll be having these trips on an ongoing basis now. I'll check with immigration if I don't get an answer but was hoping to call on the knowledge base here at CL.

I'm on a tourist visa and need to go to Medellin for a day. Does anyone know if the 72 hour rule and associated rigamarole applies to air travel? I travel often but have never been gone such a short time. Of course I can extend my trip if need be but would prefer not to this time.