Tag Archives: Central America

The household – the long process!

11/8/2012 Just an update, still trying to get settled, still feel like time is in short supply. Every day there is a list of things to do, and things don’t happen quickly so by the time we get home and … Continue reading

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Settling in with The Family

November 6th, 2012 I haven’t written much since we arrived back in David. I think I needed some time to rest and regroup, process everything that has happened recently, and the errands and shopping also continue. Now I hardly know … Continue reading

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The Final Leg of the Journey!

Friday 11/2/2012 We are in Panama City!! So far, so good. We are making it. Tonight it is going to feel SO good to be back at our house. Right now we are chilling at the hotel. Everyone is tired … Continue reading

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The End is In Sight! Leaving the US

Wednesday, 10/31 We are getting things wrapped up little by little and I’m crossing things off the list one by one. Our friends invited us to stay at their house last night and it felt really good to be with … Continue reading

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The Insanity of Moving and Selling the House

10/31/2012 Whew!! Moving has insane moments. Ours definitely has not been an exception, but I think the worst may be over? One can always hope! I arrived in Tampa on Monday late afternoon, stopped by Clearwater for a visit with … Continue reading

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The Long Trip to the US

10/29/2012 Today is my second day of travel. I left David yesterday by air. I got nervous on Friday when there were demonstrations and road closures so I bought a plane ticket. It’s expensive but at least I knew I … Continue reading

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Catching up again – machetes, hurricaines, travel, and skype

Sunday 10/28/2012 Yes, you can cut the lawn with a machete This seems to go on a lot around here, lawn care by machete. Lawn care by machete and weed wacker is also common. I met a guy working in … Continue reading

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Friday 10/26/2012 David, Chiriqui Province, Panamá

The internet came yesterday, and I haven’t written anything since! I have been busy uploading everything I wrote before internet, and sorting through pics, uploading videos, etc. So, that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. Lost in the city  … Continue reading

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Tuesday 10/23/12, David, Panama

A good day yesterday! I must have found a good corner of the park yesterday morning, because the internet actually worked!! I was parked along the street on the west side, around the corner from the church. I’ll have to … Continue reading

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Monday 10/22/2012, David Panama

12 days in Panama and we’re still making it! It was a frustrating day with the internet yesterday. Unfortunately internet Para Todos doesn’t always work that well. I tried the park first, and the hospital parking lot later. I was … Continue reading

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