Panama City is an interesting mix of modern and traditional. It's rough and sleazy, yet cosmopolitan and flash in parts. There's a light touch of Americana somewhere in the background but has an utterly Latin soul. Architecturally and for its mix of cultural influences It reminds me of Singapore more than a little.
I arrived late at night and was invited to as many parties in fifteen minutes than I've been invited to in fifteen years. I attended a couple just so as not to appear impolite. It appears that every street corner holds a loud boozy nightly bash just because they can. By the time the rum and cerveza had washed away most of the jet lag, the urge to rhumba became barely containable. I also smoked something that I'm fairly certain didn't come with a Philip Morris quality seal. It had no effect - although I did have a very nice dream about pixies and flowers and woke up surprisingly peckish.
In an effort to get rid of mountains of plum pudding and Xmas turkey, I went for a loooong walk today. Another ten miler or so. The roads are remarkably navigable for a busy city, presumably everyone is always too drunk or hungover to drive. The weather is quite warm. I don't recall ever having sweaty eyelids before. The approved attire in Panama is denim hot pants, into which one squeezes as much mulatto flesh as possible. Anything unable to fit is left to ooze out and catch whatever breeze can be found.
All in all, I'm mightily impressed with PC at present! I think I'm going to enjoy Central America.
A rare example of everything where it ought to be. On the whole, there is mucho junk in grande trunks. I thought I'd keep the blog free of gratuitous flesh for the time being.
Singapore ......sorry, Panama City skyline.
Bright young things interrupting my quiet beer on the roof.
Sounds like a blast - love the blue landing lights on the decking of the roof top bar!
ReplyDeleteWell now, I hope the day one blog was a one off, otherwise Mr Grumpy will find it a very long five weeks. Day two definitely has seen the clouds pass and the Billy sunshine burst through, although I hope none of the physical Billy replicates this via a skimpy pair of denim shorts. The skyline looks impressive and I trust you will manage to get to see the local small waterway. Look forward to an "Ariba!" or two in your later blogs.....
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