Category Archives: Panama

Houses for Sale (David, Panama)

We have stopped at a couple houses for sale, so if you’re curious or looking at real estate,  this might be interesting.  This is a very nice house in our neighborhood, actually the same floor plan as our house except … Continue reading

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Paisanas!

We put a bird feeder in the back yard and it has become a popular spot for many birds. It seems like everything here eats fruit. We bought bird seed and it was totally ignored. We bought peanuts for the … Continue reading

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Machetes, Birds, and Silver Linings

Give a Panamanian man a machete, and I don’t think there is anything he can’t do! Our neighbor hired a man to cut three of her big trees in the back yard. At first we thought the loss of shade … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers

Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers Layers. Layers can reveal, conceal, and make something more complex. They can vary in size, texture, color, or functionality. Each layer can have its own story, meaning, or purpose. They can overlap, blend, or be distinctly separate. A … Continue reading

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A bit about our Travel and Lodging in Costa Rica

If anyone is planning a short trip to Costa Rica, maybe this post will be helpful. We took the bus from the David terminal to the border ($2/each), and did the border crossing on foot. If you are crossing the border, READ … Continue reading

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Crossing the Panama – Costa Rica border

It’s always a relief to make it home, especially when home is another country! There has been a lot of discussion among expats here in Panama about border crossings since the rules seem to be a bit different than they … Continue reading

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#ReliefPH Send Help to Yolanda Victims

We’ve probably all heard about the terrible typhoon in the Philippines, and the suffering of the people affected. A fellow blogger from there wrote this post with information on how to help.

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Grito de La Villa de Los Santos Parade

We went to another parade yesterday (Nov 10th) and I think it was even more fun than the other one we saw. This one had elaborate carts and many people in traditional Panamanian dress. I especially loved all the children … Continue reading

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The Snake is Identified

A few days ago I posted a photo of a snake I saw in our yard. A very helpful reader suggested that I send the photo to http://www.lamica.org/teamsnakepanama.html for identification. Today, I got a reply and this is what they said: Thanks … Continue reading

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Separation Day Parade

Last Sunday, November 3rd was one of the many holidays at this time of year. This one celebrated Panama’s separation from Columbia, and there was a big parade in town. I’ve been hearing all the drumming and practicing for weeks, … Continue reading

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