Tag Archives: International Living

Pineapples and Videos

The last post on the Border Hop or Passport Shuffle was almost as involved as experiencing it! So now, how about something a lot lighter. I’ve been interested in photography for quite a while, and I’ve also been looking forward … Continue reading

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The Border Hop, or the Passport Shuffle

Before I tell the story, let me write a disclaimer. This is not advice, nor a reliable reporting of the laws. Do your own homework and learn for yourself what is required. This is only our experience, and our understanding … Continue reading

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Número cien (number one hundred)

Blog post number 100! Who would have thought? When I started this, it was only to keep my family and friends updated, and to document my experience of moving to Panama. Over the last new months it has evolved into … Continue reading

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Summer Flowers in Panama

It’s summer now. I know, it sounds backwards to me too, but it’s definitely a different season here. We’re getting very little rain and a lot more wind.  It’s a bit warmer in the daytime but still comfortable with the … Continue reading

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Daily Prompt: Apply Yourself

Daily Prompt: Apply Yourself Describe your last attempt to learn something that did not come easily to you. I don’t usually do the daily prompt but this one caught my eye. I have the math / science sort of brain, and … Continue reading

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Lets go to the River!

There is no water in the neighborhood today. It happens, so we have water stored for such days. But, I wanted to wash my hair and freshen up after bike riding and we hadn’t been to the river for a … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond   This challenge turned out to be more challenging than most for me. I had some ideas but had trouble turning them into reality. Then I had this opportunity, my husband sitting beside the river. Hopefully the … Continue reading

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It’s nice to have great neighbors!

We have really nice neighbors here. Everyone knows everyone, and they are all very friendly. I felt like family within a week of getting here. Today though, I really got to see how things work here. The “stuff” arrived today, … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination

Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination I was in the front yard yesterday enjoying the sunlight on the bougainvillea flowers and thought, what’s a more interesting illumination than the sun?! So, I grabbed my camera and my macro lens, and these are a … Continue reading

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America is Taking Over Panama!

Yes this is a “foreign” country, but not as foreign as you would think. If you feel better seeing familiar businesses here, if you are happy to get your favorite fast food, you will be just fine in Panama. Is … Continue reading

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