Ladron de Panama and Swedish money laundering in Panama

Happy Valentine's Day!

Another beautiful day in the steaming tropics. I do hope those who read this in Sweden don't miss the feeling of solidarity one feels down here when one reads of the snow storms, freezing cold, traffic chaos, power failures and the like; get me a crying tissue....

The beach at Farallon 

Apparently there has been a robber on the loose here at Decameron. One of the group reports that her wallet was stolen and other money in her bag was picked, just like apples off the tree. It was a bite into the sour apple for the victim.

And I can report that a family from Östersund has admitted to me that they have been guilty of  Panamanian money laundering! Yes! A certain Carl Axel and his wife Irene, no last names in these sensitive cases, admitted that the had to lay their dollars out on the table and clean each one after they had been attacked by a large Pacific wave while sunbathing. Their beach bag was washed out to sea but saved by a observant fellow tourist (americana). As for the camera, there is no hope. Their sunglasses are on their way with the Humbolt current toward the South Pole. Bien Viaje!

Carl Axel enjoying breakfast at Pacifiko
without his sunglasses

Decameron is an "all inclusive" facility. That means, upon arrival, each person gets a wrist band of a certain color. From that moment on all food and drink in the entire facility is available without any money changing hands. With the exceptions of a few a la carte restaurants which serve dinner, the meals are buffet style with service of coffee and tea. Of course the money has already changed hands, but basically you can eat and drink all you want until your wrist band isn't "negotiable" any longer.



So, when I arise in the morning I simply walk over to the outdoor buffet area, gather my breakfast and find a wonderful table at which to sit down. Breakfast includes fresh tropical fruits, juices, eggs, bacon, pancakes, cereals and Panamanian breakfast dishes. When I'm satisfied I simple get up and walk away...to the bar and have my first drink of the day, usually a "sexo en la playa".

If ocean conditions are right I will do an easy scuba dive about 1 km off the coast here.

Hasta luego

R