According to Marcel, the “mooch factor” is the litmus test for the condition of society. He had said that, in Haiti, one could be solicited several times a day, every day by the poor in the streets; whereas in Colón he encountered beggars only a couple of times in three weeks. I have an update [...]
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58.5 Expats in Action
Posted in Panama, construction, culture, education, jobs, travel, tagged Colon, culture, education, expatriates, expats, jobs, Panama, Panama City, rural life, travel conditions on April 18, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Continuing with the expat social: Richard finally bought a car and it broke down on him shortly thereafter. It is a ’94 Land Rover, a $50K vehicle and top of the line 4WD. He ran it out of water and fried the engine. He had it rebuilt locally but it is not the same as [...]
