Panama Loves Baseball – Maybe Chiricanos Love It Most of All

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Updated May 5, 2018 The final series for Panama’s Baseball Championship is on. The first one to take place in David’s brand spanking new stadium. (more on that below) Panama’s 75th National Baseball Championship. Its happening April 27-29, 2018 Sadly, our team Chiriqui Occidental (of Puerto Armuelles) didn’t make into the final series, but Chiriqui (of … Read more

The Puerto Armuelles Dog Show – An Event That Starts On Time Here

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On July 23rd, Puerto Armuelles’ 2nd Annual Dog show happened.   We stopped by last year.  But this year we were in it. Although, that is only because there are actually 2 dogs shows. The more formal one, followed by the more casual dog show.  I have captured the causal version of the dog show in the video … Read more

New Video- Affordable Beach Front For Sale

This short video shows off one of our beautiful beachfront properties.   It also gives a brief tour of some of the places you can easily visit when you live in Puerto Armuelles.  Links You can find more photos and details about this property by clicking here. In the video, I mention a few links … Read more

Burica Surf & Stand Up Paddle Board Camp

Man and daughter on boulders by river

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

Relaxing With A Baby Monkey at Mono Feliz

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

2016 & 2017 Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival Review/Info

screenshot of rancho at start of video about panama house for sale

We had a good time at the Boquete Jazz and Blues festival on Sunday. I made a short video of it below. But it wasn’t nearly as good as last year. Maybe because it was so very hot for the first couple of hours this year.  But I think the bigger factor was the line up. … Read more

2016 Boquete Jazz and Blues Festival Is Almost Here

Middle-aged man sitting with other in an amphitheatre in Boquete Panama

I had such a great time at the Boquete Jazz Festival last year.   I am definitely going this year.   Last year, my 8 year old was NOT thrilled. My 13 year old enjoyed it. My husband (the guy in the photo) liked it alot. And I loved it! I had the best time dancing … Read more

2016 Boquete Flower & Coffee Festival Is On Now

siimple yellow flower and nearby buds

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

Finding Happiness in Paradise

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Finding happiness in a tropical paradise sounds like it should be the easiest thing in the world. Right? However, to find true happiness in a sunny, warm, relaxing environment requires the exact same skill set that is required to be happy while shoveling snow in Toronto in January, or sitting in bumper-to-bumper traffic in L.A. … Read more

Your Routine In Panama Might Never Get Boring

close up, partial view, of young girl, green grass with horses grazing in background

Mine doesn’t. Living in Panama, in our small town of Puerto Armuelles, we are only a short drive to Costa Rica.  We are also only a few degrees removed from the equator, so the days are roughly the same length as the nights  (12 hours light- 12 hours dark,plus or minus). There is no Winter, … Read more

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