Sundays at Panama start with Dim Sum

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Recently, they celebrated the 150th anniversary of the chinese colony in Panama, basically 50 years more (aprox) than the republic itself. They are everywhere and in everything, a big motor of the economy. But probably the best part of the relationship between Panamanians and Chinese is Dim Sum. We love Dim Sum (Desayuno Chino). Old restaurants like Lung Fung and new ones like Golden Unicorn at the Evergreen Building are packed every Sunday with people from everywhere in the city.

Hummm..... it is an affair that takes a couple of hours, so plan on getting up really early (otherwise, you´ll have to do a line...) 8 a.m. is a good hour for this. It is probably the closest thing Panama has to "brunch". You can linger there until lunchtime, between hampaos and jasmine tea.

And then... straight to siesta! no way you´ll move the rest of the day. Unless you have coffee and cake at another Panamanian icon: Las Hadas. Hotels come and go, but Las Hadas remain. Once you are done with your Chinese breakfast, roll yourself to the Ceasar Park/ Sheraton/ I´m not sure what it is called now (alias, the hotel next to the ATLAPA Convention Center). Don´t look at the casino, just keep walking. Past the reception, go to the end of the hall where the shops are. Shinning bright at the end of the hall you´ll find a cute place with wonderful sweets.

If you have space, coffee is very good and sweets and great. After that, you´ll better book a room and sleep right where you are....

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