Category Archives: Panama

Not much! Well nothing has changed a lot, but we are looking forward and working on new things at home. Of course, the big news is still the virus and the quarantine. We are in phase 1 of the plan … Continue reading →

There is nothing like a pandemic and strict quarantine to make you appreciate a lot of things you usually don’t even think about. A bit of quick background – we’ve been quarantined since our return on March 1st. We no … Continue reading →

Many people have lost their livelihood in this pandemic. Many other people are unable to do the things they need to do, especially here in Panama with the very restrictive quarantine. Maybe we can be creative and help each other … Continue reading →

I went out again yesterday!  Since we got our US stimulus money we decided to replace our broken air conditioner. We’re doing OK but the warmer afternoons are more comfortable with AC. So, I went to the ATM for some … Continue reading →

Yes, we are still here! I haven’t written much because nothing new is going on. We are still home under the same strict quarantine rules. Women are allowed out on M-W-F during their designated limited hours, and men on Tu-Th. … Continue reading →

Ordinarily this wouldn’t be anything remarkable, but these are not ordinary times. We have not left the house since March 23rd, so I only knew what to expect from asking others. My goal was Pricesmart (like Costco), El Rey (supermarket), … Continue reading →

The Panama Relocation Tours have become more and more popular as word has spread about their value, and as happy customers have shared their experiences. The tours were sold out for many months in advance, even before coronavirus. And then, … Continue reading →

The joke around the neighborhood these days…. what are you going to do tomorrow? I dunno, maybe I’ll stay in and do things at home. Ha! Things are the same here. We are still allowed out for limited hours for … Continue reading →

Here’s an article by Jackie Lange from the Panama Relocation Tours https://panamarelocationtours.com/living-in-panama-during-the-covid-19-pandemic It’s a very good overview of what’s been going on here in Panama. I respect Jackie’s sensible advice and thoughts on her site and on social media. The … Continue reading →

March 9, was the first case of the virus in Panama. In the space of  3-4 weeks, life has gone from fairly normal to this different existence. Now we are allowed out for 2 hours, which hours are designated by … Continue reading →