[News Boquete] DAY TRIP = VISIT "ANOTHER PIECE OF HEAVEN ON EARTH" = FINCA DRACULA ORCHID COLLECTION IN CERRO PUNTA, CHIRIQUI = APRIL 12, 2018 (THURSDAY)

Finca Dracula Orchid Tour = only 20 spaces available = Today`s trip will be in a "Coaster" bus that fits maximum 20 persons comfortably. Larger people would be more comfortable using 2 seats.

Since this bus does not have enough space for Linda and I to serve anything on the bus…we WILL be serving you coffee and cinnamon rolls "before" we leave Boquete.  

Finca Dracula's Orchid Collection is a Botanical Garden located in Cerro Punta, Chiriqui, Panama. Come with us on this amazing trip where you will see  thousands of rare orchid species in lush cloud forest gardens. This must see tourist attraction in Chiriqui brings a great opportunity to discover the wonderful Panamanian and Tropical nature.

Tours at Finca Dracula are only available from January until April….so don`t miss out on this opportunity to see this magical place.  

You will marvel with nature and learn about orchids.

The "Dracula" in the name refers to a certain species of orchid that, like its infamous counterpart, sleeps during the day and then after dark, it opens and comes alive.

Our beautiful gardens and extensive collection of orchid and exotic flowers create an environment of relaxation that allows you to connect with the magic that those plants create.                     

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Today`s itinerary:  

        1.)    We leave Boquete at 8AM. Get to Cerro Punta around 10AM.  The drive from Boqueto to Volcan/Cerro Punta  is a very scenic, beautiful ride. You will be surrounded by mountains and nature all the way.

2.)    When we get to Finca Dracula….we will have a 1 hour private tour with a bilingual guide.

3.)    We will then take a ride around Cerro Punta so that you can see the beautiful scenery in this area. We will stop so that you can buy strawberries and other fruit and

vegetables grown in this little piece of heaven on earth.

4.)   AT 12:30PM  we will have lunch at "Hotel Dos Rios".  This hotel also has a beautiful garden.

5.)   After lunch we will drive back to Boquete.  

     6.)  We should be back in Boquete latest 5PM.

This entire package includes: The round bus trip, coffee and cinnamon rolls before we leave Boquete, entrance fee to Finca Dracula, private tour in this amazing Botanical Garden, Lunch at "Hotel Dos Rios" in Volcan.

  

Total package: $90.00 per person 

Please contact:

Linda Hart – lhart249@hotmail.com OR Judith Tovar  - easytravel@cwpanama.net

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[News Boquete] Get Your Tickets Before They Are Sold Out!

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[News Boquete] Tuesday Talks at BCP -- ACODECO

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Subject:	Tuesday Talks at BCP -- ACODECO
Date:	Sat, 31 Mar 2018 07:06:58 -0400
From:	Penelope Barrett <pjbarrett@aol.com>
To:	news.boquete@gmail.com, Gringos_in_David_Panama@yahoogroups.com, volcan-community-bulletin-board@yahoogroups.com, chiriqui-highland-society@yahoogroups.com

10:30 in the BCP Theater

 

Tuesday, April 3 – ACODECO (The Authority for Consumer Protection and Defense of Competition). Margarita Rodríguez and Alexis Ortega from the David office of ACODECO will speak about the history and activities of this governmental agency that is established to monitor prices and protect the rights of consumers in Panama. Learn how ACODECO can assist you in disputes you have with local businesses.   http://autoridaddelconsumidor.gob.pa

Tuesday, April 10 -- Javier Madge and Magaly Bustamante are an amazing local couple. They take care of approximately 40 homeless dogs that are awaiting adoption. Their huge fenced yard in Volcancito is the home of Boquete Dog Camp.

Tuesday, April 17 – Newcomers Informational Meeting. A panel of "old-timers" will help you with topics such as local norms, including navigating unregulated intersections, how to drive in David, tipping (who, when and how much),  jubilado discounts, how and where to find things, and other things like that. 

Tuesday, April 24 -- The folklorica dance group Conjunto de proyeccion fololorica from Hospital Domingo de Obaldia will perform. The troupe is.led by Dr. Efraim Rios.

Tuesday, May 1 – Dr. Maria Ruiz on the future of Panama in general and Boquete in particular. Dr. Ruiz has a B.S. in Industrial Engineering and Management, an MBA in International Business, and a Ph.D. in Organizational Behavior from Case Western Reserve University. She has worked for more than 30 years in the coffee industry in Boquete and is currently the CEO of Friends Kaffee Inc. The Specialty Coffee Roasting & POS of Ruiz Coffee Shop. Some of the issues Maria will explore is the impact of immigration (North Americans, Venezuelans, Colombians, etc) on the future of Panama, the upside and downside of the new relationship with China, the struggle to move Panama from the third world to the first world, etc.

Tuesday, May 8 –Dr. Theo Cope on living in China. The cultural differences with and similarities to living the expat life anywhere (including Panama). Theo and his wife, Shery lived in China for about 20 years, in various regions and doing different types of work. This talk will present some reflections on Chinese history and current trends in Chinese culture and briefly touch on geo-politics as it impacts the western world in general and the future of Panama in particular. There are many misconceptions of China, and this talk will strive to illumine many of the realities of life there, from Chinese friends and personal experiences.

Tuesday, May 15 -- –Don Joffe of International Accounting Services, LLC will present on U.S. tax compliance and planning for expats living in Panama. Many expats continue to have filing and reporting obligations, even if they no longer owe any tax to the IRS. Common situations include:

• ·       Foreign bank accounts
• ·       Ownership of foreign corporations or trusts
• ·       Income from wages or a business earned outside the United States

Penalties for failure to comply can exceed $10,000 per year, even if no income tax is otherwise owed. The presentation will cover the current compliance landscape, what people need to do in order to comply, and the myriad different IRS programs currently available to help non-compliant expats to get back in good standing with the IRS. Don will also be available for a few days for free one-on-one consultations in Boquete to answer any tax questions you may have about your personal income tax situation. He can be reached at don@intlaccounting.com or (765) 236-6739. FREE ADMISSION

Tuesday, May 22 – Boquete Health and Hospice presents "Being Prepared Part I".

Tuesday, May 29 – Boquete Health and Hospice presents "Being Prepared Part II".

Tuesday, June 5 -- As a celiac diagnosed over 30 years ago and traveling the globe for business, Boquete resident Sharna Kahn quickly had to master how to minimize the risk of eating out at most any restaurant and obtain a gluten free and allergy free meal long before the food industry knew what gluten was. Her institutional food handling knowledge was acquired as a photojournalist and blogger for the emerging gluten free industry in the U.S. via the online Examiner (when the wave started over 15 years ago), a current TripAdvisor gluten free restaurant reviewer (50k plus readers), and consumer reporter for celiac medical research. She also completed a certified course for institutional food handling of allergenic foods. Learn how to enjoy eating out with confidence that your meal meets your dietary needs with a factual and fun filled presentation.

Tuesday, June 12 – Carla Black, Panama's expert on heliconias, water lilies, and other native plants.

 Tuesday, June 19 – Glenn Davis, author, lecturer, college professor, historian, and Boquete resident. He is the author of 4 books available on Amazon.com, three other books published in Japanese by leading Japanese publishers and hundreds of articles on Japan and Japan-American relations. One book is titled "How We Lived in Wellborn before Television" about the small town in Texas where he grew up in the 1950's. He took note that Wellborn residents were very close-knit and friendly. People visited each other, sat out on their front porches and didn't lock their doors. But that was before TV arrived and changed everything about the small village. People did not visit as much and socialization virtually stopped inside homes as everyone was glued to their new boob tubes. Glenn will present a thoughtful comparison of today's cell phone and computer technology with the TV invasion of the past. Are cell phones the new TV? You can now see people sitting at home with their cell phones glued to their hands sending messages to each other in the same room, even on the same sofa. Real communities are being replaced by virtual ones. Where is all this tapping and beeping leading societies? Depressing or enlightening, the audience can choose.

To suggest a speaker or topic for these meetings please email BCP Tuesday Meeting

 

To become a vendor at the Tuesday market,  Facility Manager

 

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[News Boquete] The Boquete Better Burger Challenge is coming! April 1 - 14

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14 days, 16 restaurants, 16 awesome burgers to try. Post your burgers to Facebook, Instagram or Twitter with hashtag #BoqueteBurger. The winning post will win a $25 gift certificate to all participating restaurants ($400!)

Video slide show of all participating restaurants and their special burger: https://biteable.com/watch/slideshow-2-1820316

Why not get a group and go on a burger crawl? Share a burger, have a beer then move on to the next place!

Sponsored by AllAboutBoquete.com. Boquete's free business directory, classified ads & event calendar.

Margie Brooke

AllAboutBoquete.com

Facebook.com/AllAboutBoquete

6607-4060

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[News Boquete] No Sunday BCP Movie on Easter Sunday, April 1.

We will post the April schedule next week.

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David van Harn

Curator, Boquete Film Club

 

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[News Boquete] Blood need

All:

Update, Fri noon:  Bob Bevan's medical condition is worsening today.  He's not critical, but needs surgery urgently.  We have collected 3 of the 6 units of blood needed for surgery at Hospital Mae Lewis in David .  We need your aid to be/find blood type O/O+ donors.  Read "Donor Criteria" at https://boquetehealth.org/ .  To help, contact wife Ursula at 6454 2735.  Thanks for caring. 

 

Larry Shane

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[News Boquete] BLOWOUT PATIO SALE SATURDAY MARCH 31st. 10:00 AM

Moving out of Panama and everything must go! Kitchenware, small appliances, decor items, some linens, electronic gear, speakers, security systems and cameras, art work, bedding, battery back-ups, etc.

Sale starts at 10:00 AM sharp this Saturday the 31st. at the two story white house on the Boquete/David Hwy. across from Plaza San Francisco/Scotiabank.

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[News Boquete] O+ or O - blood needed

Robert Beven from Bocas,, who is in Mae Lewis Hospital, needs several units of blood. 
If you are under age 65 and can donate, please call Ursula Beven @ 6454-2735 or Tony Braxton @ 6617-8629.

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