A VAGUE DAY TWO

A much easier day of filming today, since we were filming a property close to home.  And basically, the filming was the same--driving up in the car, talking about the property with Roberto, walking into the property with a big "WOW", and showing our hands in 18,329 shots!  Opening drawers, looking in pantry closets, admiring the dishwasher and modern amenities, repeat...it has been very interesting to watch the process of filming a thirty minute television show.  And when we walked into the home this morning, the builder of this property had coffee and pastries for the crew.  He allowed filming even though it meant shutting down his office for a few hours this morning.  We spent a very short time touring the home, and then Ray, Roberto and I were told we could leave for fifteen or so minutes while filming of the home without us was done (this is so that the lighting is the same).  That fifteen minutes was an hour plus!  Time didn't really fly by though.  We were then called back to film a few other areas of the house (I am being vague on purpose so as not to spoil the surprise or ruin the ending here haha), took a break for lunch and filmed a bit of the reveal.  For lunch, we enjoyed Don Chacho's rotisserie chicken and greek salad.  This is a restaurant in Coronado that used to have excellent chicken dishes apparently, but it is now trying to be billed as a "steakhouse".  Ray and I have not dined here.   I thought the chicken was deliciously moist and seasoned very well.  In my opinion.  I had a few cookies and brownies to offer for dessert, and there was more coffee.  The 'beach scene" was then discussed, and Roberto was able to leave for the day with his wife, Marla. Ray and I were told to take another break.  Once the front, back, ins and outs of this property were filmed, we were off to film a few Panamanian experiences and adventures we have participated in since arriving here.

The day finished a little earlier than yesterday, so Ray and I were able to enjoy several hours at Sukha Bar and Restaurant.  We sat at a table with ten others (we arrived and turned a table for six into a table for twelve) enjoying dinner.  There is now a fuller dinner menu with steak (we were told it is excellent beef), fish, chicken and salads.  Of course, true to Panamanian fashion, the first thing Ray ordered was not available, but then we split a delicious meal of chicken with peach sauce, potatoes and salad (always have a backup).  Sangria and red wine were right there with it!  And as usual, this day of touring just one home in Panama was a very tiring activity.  Tomorrow, we have one more property to look out and another activity to enjoy, and then, we make the big decision.  Stay tuned!  For now, this retiree needs some rest from retirement.

Ray gets miked up.

Roberto takes a break to work.