I got back on Thursday morning and seem to take longer to get over the jet lag each time! Old age creeping up, I guess.
Nothing really new to report. We confirmed that Alex had been seen at a local ‘beauty spot’ – well that’s how it’s listed in the Lonely Planet Guide, but apparently it’s now a hang out for druggies and prostitutes, as well as being used by families as a nice place to swim when it’s hot. Alex had been there on Thursday afternoon [13th] and spoken to a woman there – it was she the TV station later dubbed a prostitute. Brett hasn’t been able to find her yet but is going back next week. Maybe she knows where he was proposing to go next.
We also have the names of a couple of Irish guys he met in the Information Centre. We are following up on that one.
Also Brett is going to check out a couple of other reported sightings but they’re are a long shot.
More realistically, I have left a blood sample for comparison purposes if the authorities should find anyone.
Having the bilingual PI in charge meant we got a lot more done, but we also checked in with the authorities, all of whom are still very aware of the case – particularly the search and rescue people because he is the only one they haven’t found. In Boquete, everyone was really helpful. Left money from the Desperately Seeking Alex event at the orphanage. Heart-rending. Will have to find a way of sending more.
Got started on the police visit as soon as I got back, but am losing all hope of that ever happening. Central government in Panama is just impossible to penetrate. They don’t use electronic communication much and unless you are actually standing right in front of them …………… May ask your help in pressuring British Ambassador in Panama and Panamanian Ambassador in London. Will send details if we decide that’s the way to go.
Will keep in touch
Gill
