Tag Archives: International Living

Super Sweet!

Thank you my friend at Playamart – Zeebra Designs for the Super Sweet Blogger award! Before you do anything else, go check out her great blog for pictures, stories, art, discussions,  and all sorts of interesting happenings. The rules of … Continue reading

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Chayote Sauerkraut

Someone suggested this on a yahoo group GardeningInPanama  I tried it and it turned out surprisingly good! A chayote is a sort of squash from the same family as cucumbers and melons. It costs a lot in the US but … Continue reading

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Mold, a new challenge

We discovered some mold on an unused bit of luggage in the corner, put it out in the sun and didn’t think much more about it until yesterday. Yesterday, we discovered mold spots on some of the clothes in the … Continue reading

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Panamanian Lawn Mowers

People tend to make use of what they have so if your yard needs a trim, what is the easiest way to accomplish this?

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate

Weekly Photo Challenge: Delicate I have some photos of delicate things, but they also remind us of how delicate their existence is, and how important it is for us humans to be aware of our impact on them. Praying mantis … Continue reading

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Cee’s Fun Photo Challenge: Reds and Greens

Cee’s Fun Photo Challenge: Reds and Greens These two photos were actually taken by Joel, my husband. Our neighbor’s flowers next to our fence caught his eye in the afternoon sun. The photos have not been edited in any way, … Continue reading

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Another Lizard Encounter

We came home from the store about noon to find this lizard in the driveway. He walked off into the grass when he saw us but was nice enough to stick around so I could get a few photos. He’s … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons

The weekly Photo Challenge: Changing Seasons Changing Seasons? We are in Panama. There are no seasons. Well OK yes, in  a way there are. We are going in to summer when there is less rain, and maybe more wind, so … Continue reading

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A Word a Week Photo Challenge – Blue

I can do this one! Here in Panama, we also have lots of blue. So, since this PHOTO CHALLENGE landed in my mailbox, I figured why not. I was going to post these photos anyway, so this is a perfect … Continue reading

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The Kindness of Strangers

It surprises me how kind and giving the people are here. It happens every day. Strangers on the street help me find things, sometimes taking a fair amount of time to personally walk me to the location and speak to … Continue reading

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