Tag Archives: Moving

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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Saturday 10/20/2012 from David, Panama

Friends!! It’s wonderful how much a phone call can brighten your day! My first call ever on my cell phone was from Ryan, AKA Halfthrottle, the guy who makes YouTube videos of his motorcycle adventures in Panama. He has been … Continue reading

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Saturday 10/20/2012 from David, Panama

Getting by in the new neighborhood without internet Ten days ago was the day I left Florida. Today is the second morning that I woke up in my own house in Panama. It still doesn’t seem quite real. In a … Continue reading

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Friday 10/19/2012 from David, Panama

Caffeine? Freaking out in Panama?? Pick up one thing and figure out what to do with it. Relax. Sit down. Write some more. Pick up one more thing and figure out what to do with it. Relax. Read a little. … Continue reading

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October 17th, Wednesday, a big day

one week after leaving Florida. A lot has happened in a week Finally, the car! Today I got my car so now I am free to move about much more easily. The seller and his wife went downtown with me to … Continue reading

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