A few months ago, we stopped to visit Shawn and Shena at their place on Punta Burica. They own & operate Burica Surf. We were on our way to visit our friend Juancho at Mono Feliz. Shawn and Shena were just putting the final touches on their surf/stand up paddle board camp. It was spectacular. … Read more
I discovered a video (below) I took of my family in 2007. It gives a glimpse at an enjoyable lazy hammock day near our home in Panama. A day that could easily be replicated today – except maybe for the baby monkey. If you are interested in visiting Mono Feliz, visit their facebook page for more information. … Read more
As you may remember, last month we asked if you were interested in volunteering to teach English here in Puerto Armuelles. Happily, we received several responses. Our First Student In fact, soon after our announcement our very first student began receiving one-on-one English conversation practice. He appears to be advancing in his English speaking and listening proficiency at a very … Read more
In recent months, several expats have mentioned they would enjoy volunteering in Puerto Armuelles. One idea that I have been contemplating for quite awhile now is setting up a volunteer-to-teach-English network. Or possibly an English-Spanish exchange network. Help Others It would be a way for expat retirees to help young people in Puerto Armuelles improve their English. As you can … Read more
Last weekend turned out to be a celebration of dogs in Puerto Armuelles. Dog Show Romero had its first annual dog show in Puerto Armuelles. El Rey, the parent company of Romero, has had it yearly dog shows in other locations. This year is the first time that the Romero in Puerto Armuelles has … Read more
Bernard and Ricardo run this pleasant waterfront cafe UPDATE – Cafe del Mar is closed. A new expat run eating establishment is expected to open in the Summer of 2018. Stay Tuned! Puerto has a new waterfront restaurant, Cafe del Mar. As the photo shows, it serves Italian, Thai, Indian and Mexican food, as well … Read more
March 26, 2016 by Skylar Vayda and Betsy Czark The rodeo here is different from the ones you might have attended elsewhere. Unlike the rodeos in the Untied States, which include lasso tricks and events designed to test a cowboy’s riding skills, the Panamanian rodeo involves just one activity – Roping a calf from horseback. The … Read more
We had a fun time at Cañon Macho de Monte. You can see us playing in the river (Rio Macho de Monte) as it runs through the canyon. Day Trip From Puerto Armuelles The trip reminded me how small and easy it is to explore Panama, and Chiriqui Province in particular. Business & Pleasure We wanted […]
People sometimes ask if the expats get together here in Puerto Armuelles. They do. Currently, the only regularly scheduled event is Sunday afternoon horseshoes at the Tsunami Inn. You don’t need to actually play horseshoes to go. Some people, like me, go to socialize. However, players are very welcome. And other expat get togethers just seem to happen. Corazon de […]
February 16, 2013 There were so many pelicans! The mass of pelicans on the water made it look like they were sitting on an island, not on the water. I was so happy Robin invited me to go kayaking on Saturday. It was a beautiful day. Cucuy Put In We started at Robin and Diana’s house […]
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