Dolal, E.H. 2003 Journal Isla Boca Brava, Chiriqui Prov., Panama 30 April 2003 We went to David for the last time today and while there I sent a fax to ANAM (Krustaya de Mel Ibelice and Emilice ) requesting export permits. I requested permission for 150 blood samples, two male specimens, one female specimen, and four nests. I left the restaurant phone number as a contact # in case there are problems, though I have little hope of receiving the message if it comes. I submitted an abstract for the July ABS meeting in Boise, ID and sent an email to Biff (Eldredge) Berningham asking for someone to contact about identifying plant specimens in the STRI herbarium when we pass through Panama City on May 14. When we got back to the restaurant, there was an insect invasion in progress. Clouds of flying ants were circling the lights in the restaurant and they were in everyone's food, hair, clothes, drinks... A heap had formed beneath the bug zapper and a tub of water left under a light was fully layered with ants. This is in response to yesterday's big rain, I guess - the rainy season has arrived!