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US or International Version~~What is the difference between a US Wireless Kindle and an International version? Do some... is the difference between a US Wireless Kindle and an International version? Do some research before you buy!...

Papers!~~Most other countries operation on the basis of papers. Have the papers in order for your animal and there is... or even dead)! But the papers out of order and watch out!

Research CAREFULLY the exact requirements and then relax....

Ask questions. Make Comments.~~I think also for every 1 active participant there are hundreds if not more inactive... of the readers into active participation.

With luck the "real" people can out number those with an agenda to push!...

real estate for sale~~Why not use the link at the top of the page, "real estate for sale" and post a nice ad including... not use the link at the top of the page, "real estate for sale" and post a nice ad including photos and details....

No link?~~Why not add a link to your message? Who wants to cut and... link?~~Why not add a link to your message? Who wants to cut and paste?...

Doctors or Infrastructure?~~Do you really think there are no good doctors in Panama? I think the issues relate much... think there are no good doctors in Panama? I think the issues relate much more to issues of medical infrastructure....

Drinking~~If you want to get drunk, why not just stay... you want to get drunk, why not just stay home?...

Internet outside Panama City~~How is broadbank internet once you get out of Panama... outside Panama City~~How is broadbank internet once you get out of Panama City?...

Start the day early~~A few things compensate for it... beautiful "winters"... starting the day early... crisp fresh... first missing the northern USA winters will sound delightful. After a couple of years you may feel a bit out of place....

Swiming the Canal~~Can one swim through the... the Canal~~Can one swim through the canal?...

Money is never simple!~~That is a nice description of how you see things. But, what is the true underlying... currency?

When you open a bank account it is stored in Dollars or Balboas? What happens when the Balboa is devalued?...

Leave your Bags or Be Stupid~~Who would leave a bag with something of value?

As a gringo you can probably just ignore... it was usually not a problem. In fact, the Philippines most of the guards waved me in not wanting my bag(s)....

That BIG!~~Yes, it is that big. One of the big disadvantages is that airport is far from the city center so you have a... US$27 fare to town and back...

So if you have layover you can kiss US$54 goodbye before you even pay for your room!...

Is it really?~~Maybe the Panamanian currency is really the Balboa... they mint their own coins but use US money for... the Dollar?

Assuming the currency is really the US Dollar, what happens when Panama has its own economic crisis?

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Police in Latin America~~I think in general you'll find police in Latin America to be quite passive in most... and bad and others will save it is peaceful and quiet. Depends on someone's experiences. Go there and find out!

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