With company gone and holidays passed, Stan and I returned to our plan to try to see every square inch of this place. One absolute must-do is a trip to the San Blas islands. We have studied ways to make this trip for hours and hours – probably spending far too much time on this …
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Welcoming 2022
The greatest, most special holidays have just passed. It is hard to let this very happy, joy-filled time of year go by. It is a time when routine is discarded and days are filled with planning, cooking, decorating shopping and hosting & attending gatherings with friends and loved ones. Like a child wouldn’t it be …
Just Like Home
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 …
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 …