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Monthly Archives: January 2013
The River in Summer
I know, it’s supposed to be winter, but in Panama it’s summer. We are getting no rain and it’s often very breezy. It’s drier, a little warmer in the afternoons, and a little cooler at night. Someone commented on my … Continue reading
Posted in Central America, Chiriqui Province, expat, expatriate, Panama, photography
Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, forest, International Living, jungle, Latin America, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, river
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Love
Weekly Photo Challenge: Love No challenge here. This is easy! I remember hearing something a long time ago that stayed with me – “Love is a behavior, not a feeling. Love is a verb” It is how you behave with someone. … Continue reading
Posted in Central America, Chiriqui Province, expat, expatriate, Panama, photography
Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, forest, International Living, jungle, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, postaday, Relationships, river
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A Medical Appointment, a Trip to the Lab, Mae Lewis Hospital
Ma had a follow up appointment with the GP, Dr Luz Visuette at Mae Lewis Hospital. I went along for the appointment this time so I was able to observe. I found the doctor kind, caring, thorough, and very competent. She … Continue reading
Pineapples and Videos
The last post on the Border Hop or Passport Shuffle was almost as involved as experiencing it! So now, how about something a lot lighter. I’ve been interested in photography for quite a while, and I’ve also been looking forward … Continue reading
Posted in Central America, Chiriqui Province, expat, expatriate, food, Panama, photography, recipes
Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, healthy eating, International Living, photography, Pineapple, YouTube
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The Border Hop, or the Passport Shuffle
Before I tell the story, let me write a disclaimer. This is not advice, nor a reliable reporting of the laws. Do your own homework and learn for yourself what is required. This is only our experience, and our understanding … Continue reading
Posted in Central America, Chiriqui Province, expat, expatriate, Panama, retirement
Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, Costa Rica, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, Moving, Panama
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Número cien (number one hundred)
Blog post number 100! Who would have thought? When I started this, it was only to keep my family and friends updated, and to document my experience of moving to Panama. Over the last new months it has evolved into … Continue reading
Posted in Central America, Chiriqui Province, expat, expatriate, Panama, photography, retirement
Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Moving, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, Spanish
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Summer Flowers in Panama
It’s summer now. I know, it sounds backwards to me too, but it’s definitely a different season here. We’re getting very little rain and a lot more wind. It’s a bit warmer in the daytime but still comfortable with the … Continue reading
Posted in Central America, Chiriqui Province, expat, expatriate, Flowers, gardening, Panama, photography, retirement
Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Flower, Garden, Home and Garden, International Living, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, Plant, Tree
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Daily Prompt: Apply Yourself
Daily Prompt: Apply Yourself Describe your last attempt to learn something that did not come easily to you. I don’t usually do the daily prompt but this one caught my eye. I have the math / science sort of brain, and … Continue reading
Posted in Central America, Chiriqui Province, expat, expatriate, Panama, retirement
Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Languages, Panama, Spanish
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Lets go to the River!
There is no water in the neighborhood today. It happens, so we have water stored for such days. But, I wanted to wash my hair and freshen up after bike riding and we hadn’t been to the river for a … Continue reading
Posted in Central America, Chiriqui Province, expat, expatriate, Panama, photography, retirement, trees
Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, forest, International Living, jungle, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, river, sunset photo, water
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond
Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond This challenge turned out to be more challenging than most for me. I had some ideas but had trouble turning them into reality. Then I had this opportunity, my husband sitting beside the river. Hopefully the … Continue reading
