Comments on: A Foul Hole

By: Cojito

Cojito — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:49:47 +0000

Steaphani, when you whine - be specific. what “horrible” things? this particular article mentioned many good things about Panama. indeed, i’m very fond of Panama and i’ve been consistent in saying this.

but i’m not going to lie. and if you think the government’s not to blame for many of Panama’s problems then you haven’t been paying attention.

By: steaphani

steaphani — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 23:04:30 +0000

THIS PAGE ONLY TALK ABOUT HORRIBLE THINGS ABOUT PANAMA, PLease SAY THE POSITIVES TOO. HOWEVER YOU ARE RIGHT ABOUT THE POLLUTION BUT THAT IS NOT FAULT OF THE GOVERmeNT IS THE FAULT OF THE PEOPLE that LIVE THERe

By: Joanna

Joanna — Sun, 16 Aug 2009 12:52:35 +0000

I really enjoyed this. and to think I googled to find out where Santa Clara was and came upon this article which I think is very well written. I really enjoyed it. Keep up the good blog work.

By: cojito

cojito — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 01:09:50 +0000

they’re only talking about cleaning up the bay now. if they can get it together to stop the crap flowing in, it will clean itself. but i recall it took Boston decades to find the political will to clean up the Charles river.

By: marcopolo

marcopolo — Mon, 10 Dec 2007 00:31:09 +0000

i recently visited beunos aires,and i hae to tell you it is a beautiful and very civilized city and the cost of living is less than panama. i still prefer panama, but b.a. might suit your taste,

By: rachelle

rachelle — Sun, 09 Dec 2007 08:10:31 +0000

Thanks for the informative posting.
I have been teaching English in East Asia for several years but I’m thinking of moving to Panama in about a years time. I hope they have cleaned up the Bay by then.

By: cojito

cojito — Mon, 05 Jun 2006 02:55:17 +0000

thanks, i’m glad you enjoyed reading.

i felt the same way about the traffic when i first hit P-city. i had just traveled down the east coast of CR and had spent a month on Bocas. so it was a shock.

truth is, i don’t have a car here. so i’m not bothered by traffic. i’ll admit for a country so poor there are a lot of cars. but its not so bad. Not compared to Boston or Cape Cod.

i drove a truck in Boston, and ran a small business on Cape Cod. those two areas are crazy with traffic. in the summer it takes an hour to go to Welfleet from Orleans. its about 10 minutes in the winter. in P-city the traffic’s loud but always moving. just don’t rent or buy an apartment near Via Espania. or you will be bothered by traffic.

you know those high rise buildings seem to sell. but they never seem to be full. maybe they’re used for vacations, or hideouts. i’m not so sure more people living, renting, and buying in the city is a bad thing.

lol crystal ball … let’s say i’m hopeful. Torrijos seems to making the right moves, fixing social security, widening the canal, cleaning the bay. but he’s also fumbled the ball on creating more transparency in government. there’s still way too much corruption.

the canal’s the cash cow. but i think tourism will continue to grow the economy. that is, if they don’t poison the well.

also, a lot depends on what happens in the US. if the US economy crashes who knows? will more people move to affordable Panama? or stay home and grow turnips? what about all those boomers about to retire? if they end up here that will inject even more money and stability into the economy.

but hey, i’ve only been in P-city a couple of years. what-the-fuck do i know?

By: CostaRicaJones.com

CostaRicaJones.com — Sun, 04 Jun 2006 22:54:27 +0000

I’m curious to hear your thoughts on what will happen in Panama City in the next 5-10 years?

The traffic is already horrible. If all of those high rise condos sell out, traffic and congestion will be intolerable.

And if they don’t sell (and builders continue to do the one and only thing they know how to do… build!) then what will happen to the local economy when/if the condo market goes bust?

Also– what about the flux of Colombians coming into the country? Will this affect crime and turn Panama into another San Jose or worse? Or will the Panamanians be able to clean it up?

Yes, please consult your crystal ball, as I will be basing my future life plans on your answers. ;)

- Costa Rica Jones.

P.S. You’re a great writer. Truely enjoy reading your work.