Category Archives: Panama

We relaxed over breakfast and didn’t hurry out this morning. Our hostess put on a Mel Gibson film after breakfast. I think I know better than to watch any more Mel Gibson films. Blech. We aren’t here to watch movies … Continue reading →

We went to the Paseo de Marti one evening, the beautiful boulevard a block away from where we were staying. We walked up to the Parque Central and enjoyed the buildings all lit up, the balmy evening air, and all … Continue reading →

We took a tour bus today. There is a hop on, hop off bus for $10 so we got on in the Parque Central not far from where we are staying. Here’s a few photos from the boulevard on our … Continue reading →

It seems like everywhere you go there is music. Even small restaurants often have a band, and there is more music in the street. Here are some musicians we passed as we walked around. Here’s another three minutes of music, … Continue reading →

It just took me less time to upload 109 photos than it did to upload 3 in Cuba. The internet there…well… You don’t realize how much you use it until you don’t have it! So, you have been warned. This … Continue reading →

How do you explain what is Cuba in words and pictures? It is something that has to be experienced, but I will do what I can. We landed in the airport, not the newest and most modern airport but a … Continue reading →

Last Friday on a really windy day, part of a huge tree fell into our yard. It just happened that our landlord was on vacation in Chiriqui (he and his family live in Panama City). We had only met briefly some … Continue reading →

I love how this holiday is treated here. I have been getting greetings – Feliz Dia de la Amistad  (happy day of friendship). It was explained that Valentines Day is for everyone, your friends, your family, anyone you love even … Continue reading →

We came home Saturday night to this. This is the woods across the street from us, behind our neighbors’ houses. It is supposed to be dark. There is not supposed to be this red glow. It is summer, dry season, and … Continue reading →