Tag Archives: David

An Interesting Spider

More crawly things, I know, but there are just too many interesting bugs and spiders around here. One morning I noticed this really cool, and quite large bug on leaf outside the window. OK, I think I am done with … Continue reading

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Just Another Day in Panama

We’ve decided to stay home for a little while so we’ve been relaxing, puttering around the house, riding the bikes, and not doing much new. But, of course, that doesn’t mean an ordinary day is uninteresting! Today it’s warm, sunny, … Continue reading

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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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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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Es un hermoso día en el barrio. (It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood)

I’m sitting here on the terrace after a very fun bike ride around the neighborhood. The neighbors up the street have the salsa music on. The people behind seem to be preparing for a family picnic on their terrace. The … Continue reading

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What a Downpour!

I think it rained harder this afternoon than I’d ever seen it rain. We could hear the river roaring, so as the rain let up we decided to go take a look. Then, we reached the river! When we got … Continue reading

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The River – more photos

We live next to a river and it’s a really beautiful place. I never get tired of going there with my camera! We are in the rainy season now and everything is incredibly green and lush.

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