Torch and I had a fun last day together. She is such a beauty and so much fun! We always said if one of us found a special shot and wanted to stay that would be okay and the other would finish the journey to Rio… I guess that would be me! Burn brightly in Panama Torch! (-:   (Facebook Post 6 Pics, Andy Reistetter, 12/8/13)

Here is the update from Costa Rica… now I have to figure out how to do one without Torch…   (Facebook Link, Andy Reistetter, 12/8/13)

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I fly to Cartagena, Colombia in the morning to visit Karibana, a resort on the Caribbean Sea… thinking I am going to like South America too! More than half way now, see you at the PGA Show in Orlando!   (Facebook Link, Andy Reistetter, 12/8/13)

Torch and I visited the Panama Canal yesterday. Today is a top down day, sadly, our last together. I will miss her and the freedom to be me that she gave me! Loving my stay at the @Courtyard Panama by Real InterContinental Hotels & Resorts.   (Facebook Post 8 Pics, Andy Reistetter 12/8/13)

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Andy Reistetter with Paula Caray, Panama City, Panama.

I first saw Paula Caray sitting at a window seat having breakfast at the Courtyard Panama at Multiplaza Mall in Panama City, Panama. Something drew me to her so I said good morning, introduced myself and asked if I could join her for breakfast. Only a few minutes into our conversation I knew she had a story to tell. An inspirational story, not many people know the details about. How many people, maybe I am alone in this, know someone intimately involved with utilizing stem cells to improve their health? I want to know more about this potential futuristic cure.

You might recognize the name if you are a baseball fanatic. A Cubs fan knows the name Harry Caray and a Braves fan knows the name Skip Caray. Now you will know the name Paula Caray and her struggle with throat cancer, thyroid issues and arthritis. She is taking the initiative with stem cell treatments in Panama City, Panama. Let’s hope the healing takes place, the pioneer becomes the settler, and Paula and her beloved Braves go all the way to another World Series and beyond in 2014!

My last four nights on this continent (for now) will be spent in luxury… this is another Real Hotels & Resorts property like the Real InterContinental San Salvador, Real InterContinental Tegucigalpa, Real InterContinental Metrocentro Managua, Real Intercontinental Hotel And Club Tower Costa Rica… love these places!   (Facebook Link, Andy Reistetter, 12/5/13)

Torch has found a new home! Thank you Diego Poma, General Manager of Infiniti Panamá. Torch, you have been a bright light in my world these last 4 years! I miss you already. We are celebrating this weekend, you and I, my M30 Baby always! Thanks Diego, you and Infiniti Panama are awesome!   (Facebook Post 4 Pics, Andy Reistetter, 12/5/13)

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BIG decision time and I am asking for your help so that all considerations are taken into account and the best decision at the appointed hour is made! I think Panama City is a decision point on Torch! She is in need of repair- rear shock absorbers for sure. I plan to drive all day tomorrow Monday to Panama City as she has a doctor’s appointment at the Infiniti dealer there at 8 am Tuesday. We need to get a complete assessment of her health and ability to make the remainder of the trip to Rio de Janeiro. We both want her to make it all the way… but there has to be a reasonable and safe chance of success. Please share your opinion, expert testimony and/or professional advice! Everything you share will be taken into account! Thank you!   (Facebook Post 5 Pics, Andy Reistetter, 12/1/13)

I think I know “the way to San Jose” but not the one in the song, about 6,000 kms south. Another treat to be staying at Hotel Real Intercontinental! Playing Costa Rica Country Club tomorrow, oldest club in Costa Rica.   (Facebook Post, Andy Reistetter, 11/29/13)

Beach & water pics from Pristine Bay in Honduras, San Juan del Sur in Nicaragua and here at Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo… now we will return to the normally scheduled programming of GOLF! (-:   (Facebook Post 7 Pics, Andy Reistetter, 11/28/13)