FlyerTalk Forums - The Penalty Box

+1 ^ :p:rolleyes:

My flightmemory is woefully lacking in destinations and miles, but at least I've got every quadrant on the globe. :rolleyes:

I'm only posting this because mackieman posted his and had less miles. :o I'm sure I have a ton of jfk-fll segments missing, so there may be 10K off it. :eek:

JFK-PPT? Air Tahiti Nui?

rolov

Mar 10, 2009 11:01 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 11391247)

My crystal ball says... "why not?"

Actually, come to think of it, I believe PTY is already on the S. American side of the canal. Crossing would actually take you back into N. America.

:rolleyes:

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Mar 10, 2009 11:03 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 11391278)

Ahhh I was not aware of this fact. Noted for future reference. ^^

Until I went out to Amador Causeway for lunch, I was thoroughly prepared to place PTY squarely in the "Suck" column. The Slums near the old town were so rough that I didn't even bother getting out of the car to snap photos, and the Multicentro was just meh. Lots of cool skyscrapers, but no real beaches to speak of, and the waterfront was all taken up with construction. Amador, however, turned out to be exceedingly pleasant. I could spend days there drinking cheap beer at the hole-in-the-wall restaurant by the yacht club, and watching all the big ships line up for the canal. Great views of the city's skyline, as well.

sdm1130

Mar 10, 2009 11:03 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11391269)

It's all good. The far more important point of order is to know when we'll both be there for golf.

Unfortunately, I haven't had a chance to get down there yet this year. It's killing me.

I have a short trip planned for mid-June and then a longer trip in early July. With the wedding shortly after that, I probably won't be back down for anything longer than a weekend until Thanksgiving. :(

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Mar 10, 2009 11:04 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolov (Post 11391290)

:rolleyes:

Que?

Panama used to be part of Colombia...

AMF in NJ

Mar 10, 2009 11:05 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by ConciergeMike (Post 11391289)

JFK-PPT? Air Tahiti Nui?

Yup. Back in 2005 when they launched service and, IIRC, had daily service. :rolleyes: Both flights were so empty it was beautiful. I was a total newb and didn't get any points for them (which would have been limited to AA at the time I think). :o:rolleyes:

MBM3	Mar 10, 2009 11:06 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 11391302)

I have seen some amazing reviews of the pacific coast.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Mar 10, 2009 11:07 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 11391317)

I have seen some amazing reviews of the pacific coast.

True. The islands are supposed to be phenomenal. They even have some overwater bungalow hotels at some of those locations. PTY itself though has some seriously :rolleyes: areas. It should be much better once they finish remodeling the waterfront by the InterContinental Hotel.

PSU Mudder

Mar 10, 2009 11:08 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by MBM3 (Post 11391231)

Ahh, but does it count as a new continent if you cross the canal?

Nope, gotta say hi to Joan Wilder and make it all the way into Colombia. The southern side of the canal is generally still considered Central (North) America, though according to wikipedia, It's probably open for debate.

To make things futher confusing, PTY is north of the canal, but on the southern side. When you cross from the "Northern" side to the "Southern" side you go northeast. Also, the Pacific Ocean is east of the Atlantic Ocean.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geography_of_South_America

rolov

Mar 10, 2009 11:08 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by Anglo Large Clawed Otter (Post 11391305)

Que?

Panama used to be part of Colombia...

It was called the Republic of Gran Colombia , then just part of Colombia until 1903 .

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Mar 10, 2009 11:10 am

Anyone have any suggestions on what to do with a day in Lima, besides viewing the historic center?

belynch

Mar 10, 2009 11:10 am

This OnePass account is for a :rolleyes: 18 years of age or older.

Anglo Large Clawed Otter

Mar 10, 2009 11:12 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by rolov (Post 11391328)

It was called the Republic of Gran Colombia , then just part of Colombia until 1903 .

It was also part of El Reino de Generalissimo ALCO for a brief while in February. :rolleyes:

ConciergeMike

Mar 10, 2009 11:12 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by PSU Mudder (Post 11391327)

Nope, gotta say hi to Joan Wilder and make it all the way into Colombia.

Please make sure that your F-16 doesn't run out of quarters. :D

ConciergeMike

Mar 10, 2009 11:13 am

Quote:

Originally Posted by belynch (Post 11391334)

This OnePass account is for a :rolleyes: 18 years of age or older.

He's alive!

All times are GMT -6. The time now is 9:59 pm.

Page 2478 of 13960

2478

Show 40 post(s) from this thread on one page

This site is owned, operated, and maintained by MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. Copyright © 2026 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Designated trademarks are the property of their respective owners.