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Category Archives: Panama
Panama Cost of Living Report – October 2014
What does it cost to live in Panama? The answer can vary widely depending on where and how you live. I can tell you though what it cost us to live in David, Chiriqui, for the month of October. Fixed … Continue reading
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Tagged Chiriqui, cost of living, David, Panama, retirement
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Some Local Scenery
just another day in the life of a retired expat in Panama…. One of my longer bike routes takes me northwest of David through the countryside and up into the hills. It is so pretty! The other day I decided … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring the Area, Panama
Tagged bicycle, bike riding, Chiriqui, Panama, photography
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Scorpion? Again?
We were told that scorpions tend to come in houses during the dry season because they are looking for water. We have found this to be true so far. We are now in the height of rainy season though and … Continue reading
A Rant on The State of the Middle Class and Retirement
I think it is common knowledge that many people are going to have a hard time affording a comfortable retirement, and we all know people who plan to work until they drop because they feel they have no other choice. Joel … Continue reading
Raquel’s Ark Wildlife Rescue
The next stop in our day with friends was Raquel’s Ark in Volcan. Raquel has a number of interesting animals and birds which she cares for and clearly loves. Most are tame and enjoy visitors so it is a great … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring the Area, Panama, wildlife
Tagged Panama, Raquel's Ark, Volcan, Wildlife refuge, wildlife rescue
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Macho de Monte, revisted
Macho de Monte is an amazing river canyon near Cuesta Piedra, a town between Conception and Volcan. I met up with a bunch of Boquete expats near Dolega so we could drive to Volcan together, and I was thrilled when … Continue reading
Car Trouble in Panama
A little bad luck, a lot of good luck and good people, and an interesting day. I have a 97 Mazda, not fancy but a sturdy little car. I have had a number of people beg me to sell it … Continue reading
Two Years
It is hard to believe my two year mark passed on the 10th of this month. The time has gone fast and it hardly seems possible. But, it also feels like I have been here long enough that this life is … Continue reading
Goodie Bags for Los Ramos
If you helped the people affected by the disaster on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua, you need to read this and see what an effect it is having. When it got to the part about all of them going to the church … Continue reading
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Weekly Photo Challenge: Refraction
Weekly Photo Challenge: Refraction For this photo challenge, show us what “refraction” means to you. It could be an image taken in a reflective surface, it could be light bent from behind an object, or it could mean remedial math … Continue reading
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