Skylar Relishing Reunion with Friends, Dog & Beach In Puerto Armuelles, Panama
We recently spent an extended visit in Seattle, Washington. Given all sorts of pressing reasons, we ended up staying in Seattle for almost 10 months.
I recently asked my just-turned-13-year-old to write her pros and cons of both living in Panama and Seattle.
It was a simply an assignment for her to continue practicing her writing and speech making skills. However, I decided to share it in this post.
FYI We originally moved to Puerto Armuelles, Panama when my daughter Skylar was 5 years old.
Since then, Skylar has spent almost a whole year in Seattle when she we 6 and again, most recently, when she was 12 years old. We usually have only visited the States for 1-2 months each year.
This is what Skylar wrote.
In a way Puerto Armuelles and Seattle hold the same place in my heart, though they have different appeals
Skylar with a new friend, about to ride the duck in Seattle
On the one hand Seattle as more prospects for me in the way of activities, schools, and new friends.
On the other hand Puerto is my home. I ‘ve even lived here long enough to pronounce the town name correctly. Saying Pu-er-to seems to be an unfathomable accomplishment for most of the retirees here.
Very different things attach me to both places.
(I, Betsy, made the graphic using her bullet points)
I Love Both Places, But Maybe Panama A Bit More For Its Freedom, Time, Friends, & my dog, Ziggy
My conclusion from all this is that I like both places. I know that I can’t be confined to just one of the amazing worlds in which I live.
This is especially true if I can bring my dog Ziggy with us the next time we go to Seattle.
Back to me, Betsy
I will be sharing Reyn, Blaise’s & my Panama vs USA perspective in the future.
Glad you are back. Always look forward to your posts.
Hi Dave,
That is so nice to hear. Thank you.
I’m glad you enjoy our posts.
Enjoy.
Betsy
Thank you for sharing your insights; still in the exploratory stages; just about to retire and looking to spend time in warmth during the Winter months and, yes, I mean from Florida. Best regards.
Caroline Krieger Comings, Fine Artist
Hi Caroline,
Thanks for commenting.
From what I hear the weather in Panama is much like Florida – but without Florida’s winter.
I have never been to Florida myself.
So may be a good fit for you.
Happy exploring!
we are looking to relocate somewhere in Central Americas, either Panama or Costa Rica. I’ve only visited Panama once so far however I will be back to revisit again. Not certain of I”m hooked on Panama City, traffic their was worst than in Cities here in the US, However I’m more interested in areas close to city, where else would you recommend? Where else near Pamana City??
Sorta looking David, up north,
Hi Michael,
Yes, traffic in Panama City is terrible. But have an expanding subway system now.
But Panama City wouldn’t be my choice either for various reasons.
Near Panama City, you might want to look at San Carlos, or at
the towns in the hills above Panama City.
North of David you may want to check out Volcan or Bugaba and the surrounding areas.
Best wishes in your search.
We are looking ti relocate to Puerto Armuelles and was looking for jobs and was needing some advice and tips and things to be sure we are choosing the right place
Hi Tabitha,
In short my advice is to get a job that you can do online. I’d suggest doing research and setting it up before you move. Ideally, you could move your current job to an online version of that job.
The best way to ensure you are choosing the right place is to visit that place. Ideally, come and stay for a while before committing to moving.
Hope that helps.