Snake
There are snakes in Panama. If you do not want to see one, even in a photo, you will want to avoid this post. There is also a photo of one having dinner. You have been warned. We live next … Continue...
View ArticleLooking Back at the Old Life in the USA
I was raised in the USA and lived there my whole life. I’m sure that describes a lot of you too. I’d barely been out of the country and I believed what we were taught, that the USA is the … Continue...
View ArticleA Nightmare, Lost Passport
I had a nightmare last week. My purse was lost. I couldn’t find it anywhere, and it contained my wallet with my passport and all my ID cards. I was thankful to wake up and put my hands on my … Continue...
View ArticleBuying Produce in Panama
We are fortunate to live in Chiriqui. Not only is it really beautiful, but most of the produce for the country is grown in the highlands above us. There are produce markets all over town, and you can...
View ArticleMust See Webinars about Residency Visas in Panama
We love our attorney. He guided us expertly through the whole residency process, and has done the same for many other expats who also love him. All attorneys are not equal, and it’s critical that you...
View ArticleDaily Life
What do you say when you aren’t doing anything interesting? It’s easy to forget that daily life is interesting to other people who wonder what it’s like to live here. It’s rainy season but we had a dry...
View ArticleLife is a Video Game
and here are the cheat codes…. https://getpocket.com/explore/item/life-is-a-video-game-here-are-the-cheat-codes I’ve been saving this article to share because I thought it was cool and had some good...
View ArticleRainy Season
Luck is when you go shopping, return home, and unload the car just before the tropical rainstorm hits. We saw it had rained some in spots and we could see the rain in the distance so we figured it was...
View ArticleBooks and Music
When you are retired, what will you DO all day?? This has not been a problem for me. Since the routine things have become so routine, maybe I’ll start talking more about what keeps my interest during...
View ArticleOctober, Rain, and Downtime
October is said to be the rainiest month, and this October is not disappointing us. It has rained almost every afternoon, sometimes a little, and sometimes a lot! Everything is green and evenings have...
View ArticleSeven Years
Thursday, 7 years ago, I arrived in Panama with my suitcase and my laptop. Friday, I arrived in David to start my new life here. So, I thought I should at least write a few words. By now, it’s normal …...
View ArticleWildlife
I came out to eat breakfast and ewwww. What’s that smell? I have this plant that makes spectacular flowers but they smell like rotting meat. Thankfully the breeze doesn’t blow it this way very much....
View ArticleCar Trouble
”Luck ain’t even lucky, gotta make your own breaks” (Bon Jovi, It’s My Life). Well sometimes you do have good luck. We were headed to Boquete for a gig, driving our big Montero beast loaded with our...
View ArticleReport from Bob Adams
Bob Adams has lived in Panama City for quite a few years. He has also lived all over the world and has been involved in global affairs of many countries. I think he is credible, knowledgeable, and...
View ArticleFruit, etc.
There are a few photos in my stash I’ve been meaning to share. Our veggie guy had pipas, or coconuts for sale. “Agua de Pipa” is coconut water, so if you see that on a sign stop by for an … Continue...
View ArticleRegistering the Car
Sometimes getting things done can be quite a production involving many steps, documents, and copies. There are always copies. Sometimes even just explaining a process takes many words. Here are 1500...
View ArticleDavid, Panama, report by IL
Wow, it’s been a while since I’ve written on the blog. Sometimes life just gets in the way and I’m off doing other things. At the moment I’m with family so I’m getting even less done, but we are having...
View ArticleWhew! Busy Times
We returned from a visit to the US over a week ago. The grandkids are getting bigger and more and more fun. We talked, played, read books, made dinner and treats, and a lot of other activities. I can...
View ArticleOld Folks in Panama
A pleasant surprise about the culture in Panama was the respect given to the older folks. I’m from the USA and my profession is health care,. I’ve taken care of countless seniors and I’ve seen the...
View ArticleHoliday Time in Panama
Again, it’s been a while since I’ve written anything. I have ideas but the day goes by, and then another, and then a week and I still haven’t written anything. It seems like there is always more than I...
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