My trip to Panama

Thursday, September 15, 2011

Having recently returned from Panama, I can tell you one thing: Sister, they've got the same problems we have right here at home. For instance, everybody who does something that matters speaks Spanish. Having studied the language extensively at New Madrid County High School, I can get around, as my mastery includes not only the words for bathroom and beer, but also extends to pointing, speaking slowly and looking around for someone who speaks English. (Then again, I think that when I was at New Madrid County, I studied French. This may explain why every Panamanian waiter looked puzzled when I spoke, and brought me taco meat on a croissant.)

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