Trip to La Chorrera

Wednesday Afternoon, December 3

We have returned from our trip to La Chorrera.

The car was somewhat beat up for the low mileage. The Rexton is a bigger car than we are used to driving. It seems to be a well made car, though this one had some compression issues. I recognize this from diesels we have owned in the past.

The seller's brother, who showed us the car, pointed us to a tipico Panamanian restaurant. Jayne had chicken and plantains, and I had arrroz con frijoles, and we each had soda, for a total of $3.50. The food was quite good, and we were welcomed as always. A young man who was soon heading for Miami for aviation training in the hopes of getting a job flying came over to us to practice his English.

We next stopped at a fabric store, searching for material to cover our pillows. We chose some bright blue outdoor fabric, purchased some 5 inch thick foam, and contracted with Dionisio, an upholsterer who frequents the store often, and was there when we were there, for two sofa cushions. We forgot to bring the pillows. If he does a good job, we will have him make some covers. The five and a half yards of fabric cost $27.50. The foam cost $40, and the labor for the project will cost about $40. We think it is a good deal.

On the way home we experienced a very hard rainstorm. It is sunny again now.

We ran out of propane last night. The gas company was supposed to bring us a new 100 pound tank this morning, but did not show. Hopefully tomorrow.