Coco and Richard are arriving today. I am so excited. They are here for this evening and the next three full days. Hardly as soon as I get to hug my girl, she will be gone again. We have suggested an agenda for Coco and Richard that will give them a full-flavored taste of Panama …
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Christmas Decorations
This story is about Christmas decorations. The people of Panama love to celebrate. Fireworks sparkle quite often in the sky. Most Panamanian holiday celebrations honor their beloved country, family and God . . . just ours do at home. Christmas is a particularly happy time here. Malls are crowded with shoppers. No Amazon. No Prime. …
Thanks!
First things first, thank you. I cannot express how much it means that so many folks read our stories. It’s like having a gang of family and friends with us all day, every day. Surely all know by now, I write as if I’m talking to a friend. I have no other purpose but to …
Valle Anton
Our two-day car adventure was nice. The road to Colon was not bad at all – getting out of Panama City however was insane. There are so many cars here—we think at least one-third of them are taxis. Traffic jams going and coming are a daily reality. On this day Google Maps had us switch …
Lasagna
At 9 am on Tuesday I was in my 7th Pilates class. You’d think I’d be becoming very lean and svelte by now. Heck, I’m still struggling to keep my shoulders relaxed, my tail bone tucked up, my belly pulled in and my rib cage down and in. Try that! I’m a little late to …
Homesick
Sunday and I am homesick. I am so homesick. We decorated our little apartment today. We put up a tiny tree and strung lights and poinsettias on our balcony. Stan said we needed to hear Christmas music as we worked. As soon as the music filled the room, my tears started flowing. I didn’t know …
Monkeys!
We put ourselves in tourist mode again. Wednesday was Mother’s Day. Everything except the malls were closed . . . and the cinemas. We saw House of Gucci. Maybe we were starved for the pleasure that can be derived sitting in big, loud theaters with sights and sounds all around, because it was wonderful!!! So …
“Family” Visit
Wednesday is Mothers’ Day in Panama; it is a major national holiday. Banks and government offices as well as other commercial establishments will be closed. It’s not a good idea to plan excursions or trips for this day especially if public transportation is required. I think that’s sweet and highly respectful. Evidence is mounting however …
Simple Life
I keep thinking about the Trash? story I published a week or so ago and its negativity. That hurts. I don’t intend to be negative or to leave a bad impression about Panama City, Panama. It is a wonderful place. I’d recommend a visit here to anyone. Panamanians are friendly and helpful. Panama has cities, …
A Real Sloth
We left our Bocas del Tora Jungle House at 9 am and boarded a water taxi back to Almirante where we recovered the rented car and headed south. Our flight “home” was at 6 pm from David. Even though we had spent 5 of the last 6 days together, we still had plenty of good …