"The black money now goes to Panama",

said Heinz indignantly.Yes,my dear, and may it long continue.For decades Switzerland's lifestyle, the envy of the whole world,has been the result of the "black money".Precious stones, priceless paintings,silver,gold,filled the vaults of the Swiss banks before the War and much of it helped make Switzerland rich beyond belief, as most of the treasure has not been claimed,many true owners,the whole families, having been gassed in the concentration camps.So Switzerland has had the double whammy of ill gotten fortune. And when greedy,irresponsible American banks almost brought the world banking system and consequently the world economy to its knees,the pressure was put on Switzerland to disclose the names of the people stashing in their banks billions and the Swiss banks caved in,leaving the way for Panama to accept the cash.And why shouldn't they? Now the Western leaders want Panama to do the "Switzerland",but Panama is refusing to dance to their tune and is sticking up 2 fingers to them. Why should prosperity and unimaginable riches be the privilege of America and Europe? It is Panama's turn now. Heinz,as some of you may remember,is Swiss.He has been pursuing me for days now.After today's heated discussion I hope his ardour has been dampened. Columbus docked in Colon,Panama,this morning at 7 and we departed at 3,should have been 2,but due to heavy rain the traffic was slow.In these quiet waters the ship can easily make up the lost time. Heinz went on tour to Panama city,the capital.I had to cancel,my left thigh was hurting, I fell down in the garden badly scraping the leg some time ago and it still hurts when I sit for a prolonged period as I did yesterday when I went to the banana plantation.So I walked around Colon. A lot of construction is taking place in the port and around town.It must be the "black money". Hurrah to that.