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Needless to say, the U Texas students had a blast on their last 2 nights in Panama. They all did quite well on their projects and unlike many other college students, these kids pulled 16 hour days of hard work to help out some folks in need from Coclé to Centro Madrono for 10 days of what is usually a festival of 24 hour debauchery (spring break). I know they had their share of good times along the way, but they worked their butts off and I’m glad I got to work with some of them and hang out with the rest.
I’m glad I let Tom know I was coming to Panama a few months ago. I got to take care of my own project and take on some volunteer work with a promising new organization called Global Business Brigades. I’m packing up all my things right now and making my last post before I hop on a Copa flight to Orlando later this evening. I forgot how much I really loved Panama the last time I was here. Panama, from a gringo perspective (or mine anyways), is a mix of frustration when dealing with some of the local businesses and absolute joy when it comes to the kindness of the local community in the Casco that I feel very close to. Panama is an exercise in patience and a lesson in recognizing the things we value in life. I can’t wait to get home but I hate to leave. I can’t think of a better way to feel after a week and a half of working, playing, swimming, climbing, hiking, negotiating, eating, drinking and most of all, being. Thank Tom for the great opportunity and help with my own project as well. Peace.
