Visit to the David Fair

4 musicians playing Panamanian music

March 2012 We went to the Fair in David on Saturday. It turns out that it was the busiest day of the whole Fair! It also unexpectedly and unusually rained that night. We actually went back the next day so my older daughter could go on some rides. We had only made it to the … Read more

Things To Do In Puerto Armuelles Panama

Hello all, We just wrote, “What to Do in Puerto Armuelles Panama”.    Actually, reviewing it I realized we didn’t list everything. Mostly we covered sport or outdoor-oriented things to do in or near Puerto Armeulles. The List of Activities We Cover: Horseback Riding Surfing Baseball Fishing Mountain Biking Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Spear Fishing Sailing, … Read more

Panama Surf: Punta Burica & Isla Burica

3 guys walking with surfboards through the jungle

I just returned from an unexpected and great Panama surf experience. My family and I went to stay at Mono Feliz. Mono Feliz is a wonderful, rustic eco-non-resort. It is located at the very tip of the Punta Burica peninsula, in Panama’s Chiriqui Province. Staying at Mono Feliz is an amazing way to get back … Read more

Puerto Armuelles Ladies Lunch

2 women laughing in restaurant with view of ocean

We all had a very enjoyable time at a “Ladies Lunch” that Liz organized . It all began as a way to commemorate the one year anniversary of the death of Elsie’s husband. It evolved into a lunch for a small group of ex-pat and Panamanian women (including myself). We were lucky that Puerto Armuelles newest restaurant, The […]

The Panama Surf Scene in Puerto Armuelles

Man being tubed by small wave

I just got back from a morning surf session. Mid flood-tide, beach break, waist to chest high glassy, offshore breeze. Decent waves for Puerto Armuelles. I was out on my fish, and I had a bunch of fast little rides; a fine way to start the day. Favorite Puerto Armuelles Panama Surf Spot My favorite […]

David Panama and the Beijing Circus

Close up shot of face of Siberian Tiger

November 15, 2011 If you were in David Panama recently you might have noticed that there were two circuses in town. Yes two circuses. I’m sure neither circus was thrilled.   They faced off from each other in the empty field in front of Pricesmart in David. The Beijing Circus and Circus Renato.  We went […]

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