It is a bit hypocritical of me to be writing this article right now, since I am not always “practicing” what I am going to “preach” here. I am writing this in late March, the peak of the dry season, and the temperature can get pretty hot in these months (today there is a wonderful … Read more
Are you looking for something in Panama that you don’t have in your life already? Many websites, including our own, sometimes give an impression that there is something down here in Panama that is not available up north, or wherever it is that our readers happen to be. I hope that we have been clear, and honest … Read more
Updated 3/3/20 (Need to get a US election absentee ballot fast? Check out this October 28, 2020 post) If most US expats voted, it could turn an election. Many US elections are close. They are decided by a margin smaller than the number of absentee voters. Your vote could be the difference. How To Vote … Read more
The other day, Betsy and I gave a driving tour of Puerto Armuelles to a couple of ex-pat Americans who have been renting in Boquete for the past year and a half. They said that the house that they have been renting in Boquete is being sold. They are now looking around & weighing their options, … Read more
My impression of the schools in Puerto is that they are adequate, but in no way provide the best education in Panama. I have personally attended 3 of the schools here in Puerto. Although, the longest that I ever attended one of these schools was four months. This is because the style of teaching is so different … Read more
Check out this music video of the fabulous Panama band, Afrodisiaco! It’s their song, Coming from Panama (Viene de Panamá ) Will it win the international song competition? Not only is it a fun song, but the video includes great shots of Panama City. 57th Viña del Mar, Chile International Song Festival On Monday, February 22, … Read more
I recently realized that I never mention one reason I love Panama. The birds! And living close to nature. To help celebrate I made this very brief (22 secs) video of some Cherrie’s Tanagers. All sorts of Tanagers are very common in our yard. These Cherrie’s Tanagers were in the palm tree next to … Read more
January 14, 2016 The Boquete Flower and Coffee Festival (Feria de las Flores y el Café) is a very popular event. The festival has been happening in some form or another since 1950. In 2016, the festival is 10 days long, January 14-24. The festival is a huge celebration. Thousands of people flock to Boquete to see it. … Read more
What you do at the start of the new year will set the tone for the rest of the year. At least that is what most Panamanians believe People carefully consider how to greet the new year here. Want a new car? Make sure you are touching the car you want, or at least the … Read more
December 10, 2015 The gun laws in Panama are tough in some ways. The critical one is the gun permit requirement. It is very risky to have unregistered gun in your possession here. Never smuggle a gun into Panama. Always declare your gun if going through customs. The jail time in Panama for having a gun with no … Read more
Wonderful fun kayaking near Boca Chica, Panama I've always loved the water. I was swimming by age 5, sailing at 9, canoe tripping at 15. I got one of the first plastic white water kayaks as an adult. I waited until middle age to buy a sea kayak. I often paddled directly from my summer … Read more
In Panama City on December 12? You can participate in the 5th annual Carols by Candlelight charity concert. Don’t forget to pick up a bi-lingual song book. The free 32 page bi-lingual caroling books are now available in Panama City in all: Felipe Motta, branches, Casita de Navidad, Crepes and Waffles, Wyndham Hotel Albrook, Restaurant Swiss … Read more
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