Category Archives: Panama

How Retired Are You? (and a baby lizard)

My nursing license is due for renewal. Should one leave past bridges open? Should you hang on to the possibility of working again? I am having trouble getting past the feeling that I should maintain my license. I’ve been a … Continue reading

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Who Can You Trust?

Bob Adams has made a number of videos about living and getting things done in Panama. He does a lot of research, and I think he is sensible, honest, and intelligent. He’s not trying to sell anything either, just share … Continue reading

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Problems with Papayas

If I was in charge of papayas around here, nobody would have any papayas. I have been growing them since I’ve been here, but I’ve only had a couple fairly bad fruits in all this time. They are easy to … Continue reading

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Hunting for Mangoes

Some of the mango trees are still fruiting and dropping fruit on the ground. One advantage of riding a bike around town is knowing where these trees can be found. There is one near the entrance to our neighborhood, and … Continue reading

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A Great B&B

I happened across a wonderful B&B that also offers tours. A couple of my blog followers were in town, we were exploring the area, and they remembered this place where they had stayed before so we stopped by for a … Continue reading

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Nothing Going On

Sometimes I go through spells when I have nothing to say. It’s just normal daily life here, nothing unusual happening. I ride my bike, putter in the yard, spend time with friends, do the usual errands and chores, paint a … Continue reading

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Heliconia Sale in Volcan

Every year there is a plant sale at the amazing Heliconia Gardens in Volcan. I had never been to it, but yesterday a bunch of friends wanted to go and invited me to go along. I am so glad I … Continue reading

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Plantains

A friend gave me a couple pups, or hijos (sons in Spanish) of plantains, or plátanos. One got taken out when the guaba tree fell down last year, but the roots put up two pups that are thriving so all … Continue reading

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Little Bugs

I should be writing about the Panama Canal. They have been working for years on the expansion project, building new locks, deepening and widening the route, and getting ready for the huge Panamax ships. Sunday June 26th was the opening … Continue reading

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Deal on Boquete Tree Trek

An Ofertasimple deal came through today for Boquete Tree Trek, $78 a night with breakfast and either a coffee tour or a zip line. Click the link HERE. We have been there and it’s a beautiful place. People say it’s an … Continue reading

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