Category Archives: Panama

The days still go by, one very much like another, but there are also signs of forward progress, definite signs! The first big step forward is the vaccine. We are scheduled to start vaccinations here in David on May 10th. … Continue reading →

Our veggie guy has been out for a couple weeks, so we went to one of the markets down the street for some fruits and veggies. The bigger market is closed to prevent crowding, so you have to stand at … Continue reading →

It’s like a switch was flipped. One day was summer and the next was not. It was really hot for days, upper 90’s, dry, intense sun, and a lot of the plants were crispy and crunchy. On Wednesday afternoon we … Continue reading →

Last week I had the opportunity to do something a bit different. Well, going out for anything other than necessary errands is different, so this was a very nice day. Molas are a fabric art form of the Guna Indians … Continue reading →

Summer in Panama, also known as the dry season, starts about the middle of December and end about the middle of April. We had an unusual amount of rain earlier in the summer, which was really nice but now it … Continue reading →

Is there mail in Panama? No! Well, not mail as we know it in the US. There are no mailmen going door to door delivering letters and packages. So, how do things get to people? There is a post office … Continue reading →

I’ve accumulated a lot of random photos over the last few weeks, so I figure I’ll just put them out here in no particular order. First group – fruits. The mangoes and avocadoes bloomed, but we also had a few … Continue reading →

I am still alive. I’ve been using this phrase a lot lately because I’ve ignored correspondence, the blog, and whatever else I usually do. There hasn’t been much to say and I’ve been occupied with other things, so writing has … Continue reading →

The vaccine arrived in Panama in the early hours of Jan 20th. Unfortunately only 12,840 doses were delivered instead of the 40,000 that were ordered, but as soon as they arrived MINSA (health department) started vaccinating front line health care … Continue reading →