Jose Carlos' Blog

Japan's prize

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 02:09:00 +0100

Buddhist Temple (Nikko - Japan)

Last holidays with my brothers in Japan. Land of geishas, sushi and shoguns.

Trip to Mexica's Land

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 21:45:00 +0200

Teotihuacan (Mexico)

Mexico is gonna be, probably, my last trip in the Americas for this year. This was a flash trip to Mexico DF (the Capital City). Even I always say that I would remove all the capital cities in this continent, I should admit that these are the best places for visiting cultural places in a short period of time. Here I met the Mexicas (Aztecs), Mayans, Tlaxcaltecs, etc... and about their history. I also visited Aztec Stadium (America's football team), Anthropological Museum, Zoological (First time but NEVER EVER AGAIN!!! It's like the horror museum), Frida kahlo's house, professional wrestling,... And a couple of villages closed to the city (Malinalco and Cuernavaca).

Cuba va

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Sat, 10 May 2008 18:35:00 +0200

I finally decided to visit Cuba before the end of Fidel's control. Cuba is still a magic mix of paintings. Varadero, La Habana, Viñares, Santiago,... Beach, Caves, Mountains, Old cars, education, all mixed, all turned upside down,... It is just to go and see it.

La Habana

Tabacco lands

Beach

Party

Caves

J.S. El Cano

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Fri, 02 May 2008 04:43:00 +0200

The Juan Sebastián Elcano is a training ship for the Royal Spanish Navy. A four-masted topsail schooner, at 113 metres (370 feet) long she is the third-largest Tall Ship in the world. The Juan Sebastián de Elcano was built in 1927 in Cadiz, Spain, and now is the older active sailing boat in the world.

We went invited by the Spanish Embassy to the reception before his cross to the Channel of Panama. We had the channel to starboard (right side) and the Bridge of the Americas to port (left side).

(See more pictures clicking the image)

Easter under water (Coiba Island)

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 02:07:53 +0200

Coiba is similar than Galapagos Islands, but this is just one and it has almost no tourists. This National Park has an amazing diversity under water. Have a look!

Machu Pichu (Perú) for Carnival

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:17:00 +0100

The most important event for the Panamanian every year is Carnival. It is a great celebration, much better in the villages such as Las Tablas, Chitre, Penonomé or Ocú, than in the capital city. But I already knew it [Las Tablas], so this time I took all my saved money and I made an amazing trip to MACHU PICHU (Perú). But not only Machu Pichu: Lima, Cusco, Inca Holy Valley, Aguas Calientes, Machu Pichu, Ica, Huacachina, Pisco, Paracas and Asia (all in 8 days, don't ask me how). And also the incredible cuisine (the best one in Latin America in my opinion).

[See pictures here]

New Year Eve

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 22:34:00 +0100

There is no place in Panama like Kuna Yala. Where could we find a better place to spend the last night of the year? All dressed like a Fiesta Ibicenca (Ibiza style).

(See pictures here)

Casco Antiguo

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 22:30:00 +0100

After the destruction of the first city as consequence of the attack by pirate Henry Morgan, a new city was founded in 1673 at the site today known as Casco Antiguo. A great deal of the wall that protected this coastal city from possible pirate attacks still stands, sheltering what UNESCO has designated as World Heritage Site. The streets and buildings in the old quarter served as backdrop for moments crucial to Panama’s birth as an independent republic, and witnessed the first footsteps as well the very last breaths of the nation’s forefathers. The Casco Antiguo is currently undergoing a strenuous restoration process in order to recover its original splendor. The cobblestone streets of this historical site guide its visitors through picturesque squares and opulent cathedrals to finally lead them to an invigorating cup of coffee or a robust glass of wine at any of its al fresco eateries. [Text: IPAT]

(See pictures here)

Party on board

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 22:28:00 +0100

We had a "Good bye" party for many of our friends in this boat, just in front of Panama Bay. Tha background was the city skyline.

(See pictures here)

Playa Teta

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 22:23:00 +0100

Every weekend we try to go out of the city looking for sun, beaches, surf or just keep the contact with the most beautiful places in Panama.

(See pictures here)

Bocas del Toro

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Sat, 17 Nov 2007 22:14:00 +0100

Sorry for the dalay. I've been having problems with my laptop in the last months. I just come back with the pictures of the second year in Panama. This time in the famous Bocas del Toro.

(See pictures here)

More about Panama

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:36:26 +0100

Panama Canal: How does it work (from 10am to 10pm):

A couple of really big maps:

Big Map (4,5Mb)

Medium Map (800Kb)

A couple of aerial photos:

Aerial bridge (180Kb)

Aerial photo (130Kb)

Today, the world is a little bit worse

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Sun, 21 Oct 2007 12:41:16 +0200

At the early age of 41 years, Juan Antonio Cebrian, Presenter in "La Rosa de los Vientos" (Onda Cero Radio), has left this world by a treacherous heart attack.

Journalist, historian, writer, presenter, husband, father,... his blindness never was a handicap.

After 11 years sharing the nights. From one of yours "Rosaventeros":

¡Fuerza y Honor!

Download his Radio Show (Spanish): http://www.rosavientospodcast.com/podcast/temporada/actual/
Learn with his History Tales (Spanish): http://pasajesdelahistoria.ueuo.com/
Best "politics & secret services" Journalism (Spanish): http://www.materiareservada.com/

Crossroad

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Mon, 15 Oct 2007 14:25:23 +0200

Hi everybody, Im so sorry for leaving this blog for 3 months with no news. But I had my laptop broken for a couple of months.

So...where am I, and where Im gonna be?

Right now Im in Murcia (Spain), planning to go abroad again at the begining of November.

After many job offers (Buenos Aires, Chile, Belgium, Romania, Croatia, New York, Mexico or Spain), right now I am closed to sign with an Spanish company located in Panama. This time, the job consist of being a mix of real Telecomunication Engineer with Indiana Jones. Cause it is developed in many different places such as the rain forest, volcanos, villages, beaches and, of course in the city. So Field Engineer in Panama. I'll explain it better after sign the contract.

By the moment, enjoying Spain:

Football match: F.C.Barcelona - At. Madrid

Concert: Joaquín Sabina & Serrat (cancelled)
Concert: Silvio Rodriguez
...

Some Panamanian's customs

nospam@example.com (Jose Carlos Madrid) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 15:44:21 +0200

Last weekend I visited "Nata de los Cabelleros", invited by my good friend and workmate Ovidio. There we visited the oldest church in America (land) from 1520.

We also attended a cockfight, which is an old tradition in Panama, and bullfights...