What has Studio 21-D TO DO with Salamanders?

Dear Friends and Followers,

I can't believe it's already one month to date since I set foot in here in the Jewel of Latin America: Panamá. It is a perfect time for an update.

Today I went for the first time to Albrook Mall, the biggest mall in Latin America. It's impressive. I didn't take any pictures, because so many already exist.

The mall is long and narrow: nearly three-quarters of a mile long. I walked it four times. Two times each level. It was nice, but I had enough after about 3 hours. I did get a few bits and bobs, just not the things I came for. Namely, studio monitors. Music Planet looked promising, but it turned out to be a rather small outlet with limited choices. They pointed me in the right direction, to another store in Panamá, which I had exactly what I was looking for.

Panamá, on the way home from Albrook:

Lawyers and Bank Papers

But before that, I went to my lawyers, who needed a last piece of papers to present my case to Panamanian Immigration: A Bank Statement. Hive account@choogirl advised me early on to just take out ATM cash, as it is rather difficult to transfer money into the Panama banking system.

Banking rules. Banks rule here, too.

I finally got enough to make a decent deposit. I think the minimum was USD 5000. So I added a bit for good measure. Hunting ATMs that allow me to withdraw fee free was fruitless. Still, less expensive than other options.

Manhunt

Look at that beautiful picture above. It was a bit of stop and go, as Panamá City is hopelessly congested most times of the day. In addition, we were stopped three times by serious police who were on a manhunt. I didn't get the details, but it these controls was all over town.

Salamander Biz

As I installed my brand spanking new monitors, something caught my eye on the beige carpet. There!

• It's moving fast.
• Now, it's hiding.
• I got enough of a look at it to determine, it was a miniature Salamander.

Cute. You see, I am on the 21st Floor in the City. How did it get here? Where is it anyway?

I am sure it will find it's way out tonight, to climb all the way to the Penthouse. Later. Rest my little friend.

Unfortunately, I wasn't fast enough to take a picture. @disarrangedJane was quick to point out that what I saw was a Medellin climbing salamander. Here is what it looks like, the picture from Wikipedia.

Less GPS Needed

I am a bit more oriented now. It's great. I have no regrets coming here. Most people are courteous and helpul. And I don't mind the heat. I love it. Lower 90's (32 Celsius) are normal daytime temperatures. As the raining season approaches, the humidity becomes thicker. That I can deal with.

Studio with Studio Reference Monitors

Here they are. Left: Initial setup. Right Properly placed and configured. Now, I am missing are a green screen and a synthesizer. In good time.

I hope you enjoyed this update from lovely Panamá. Please let me know in the comments below. :)

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