I have looked a couple of times, but walking has limited my searching. Today, I finally committed to finding Don Quike’s bakery. I knew the general area, but I kept getting it wrong. Today I even asked people nearby who didn’t know where it was. But I finally found him!
Don Quike has quickly built a reputation as the very best baker in Boquete, especially for his bagels. He was trained by Mort of Mort’s Kosher Bakery in Alto Boquete. I believe Mort is no longer with us (although the bakery is still there), and Don Quike has started a place of his own. The issue with many is that his hours seem to be sporadic. I asked him today, as I was buying my bagels, what his schedule is. He told me Tuesday through Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm. So, we’ll see.
My days are numbered here, but I am already looking forward to visiting his bakery next year.
This was my favorite email yesterday from Cathy Doig:
Hi Christine,
The owner of Finca Wild Orchid, Mark Velci, has approved a 4 month lease (Dec through March, 2023) of the fully furnished Glass Casita at a rental rate of $825 monthly.
The rent will include high speed internet & electricity. You will be responsible for refills on the propane gas tanks, as needed, which are $5.37 each. In a 4 month period I estimate you will need to refill 2 tanks.
I will confirm the weekly cleaning and hopefully it will be no more than $25.
If these terms are acceptable I will draft a short term lease to secure the reservation for you.
Cheers!
Cathy
I am, as they say, “stoked. ” I didn’t mention in the initial blog about this place that it has a great kitchen with a six-burner stove and oven. I might even bring my copper pot down with me.
I just finished listening to this podcast with Soren Gordhamer of Wisdom 2.0 and Jon Kabat-Zinn. I choose to believe with my entire being in this perspective on what is happening in Ukraine.
Gloria’s sister, Angel, is here visiting from Cleveland. This evening we went to the Fishhouse for dinner. Never a disappointment. Angel and I both had the grouper with papaya/jalapeño salsa. Gloria had a fish sandwich.
Angel wanted to go out to listen to music, but the band at Boquete Brewhouse said they did not start playing until 9 pm (it was about 6:30). I don’t think so. Night-night.
Hi Chris,
Thanks for sharing your Panama experience through your blog. I have so enjoyed your daily news.
Your birthday plans at the Christine Center sound exciting. I hope you all have a great time “creating “. Somewhere in your writing the name of Hildegard of Bingen appeared. It led me to re-read a short bio of her life by Mary T. Malone. She was a remarkable woman very forward thinking in her research and writings. May she be an inspiration to you and your friends attending the retreat center.
Blessings and love to you,
Betty Dillmann
Thanks for the reminder, Betty. I am going to seek out that book today.
Thanks for sharing the discussion with Soren & Jin Kabat-Zinn. Really was great to see this current tragedy through the eyes & soul & minds of these two special people. Much to contemplate. I have recently just gotten back to a daily Mindful Meditation practice & this discussion spurs me on to continue for the betterment of myself & those I may engage with each day.
Congrats on securing the glass casita for your 2022- 2023 winter stay in Boquete!
I am happy that you found the video inspirational. I believe that is the goal of these speakers. They are our leaders. Instead of leading with fear; they are leading with love, which is so much stronger. It is bound to win eventually. This is the awakening of consciousness. It comes and goes. This is a coming. I am excited to see where Zinn takes this. He seems inspired to do something transformational. This reminds me of the first time I felt the true value of social media, It was during the outbreak of the Arab Spring uprising. It was so powerful.
Sorry I wanted to edit my spelling mistakes. Meant to type Sorem & Jon Fat fingured