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Brush Fire
We were relaxing in the house the other night when we saw a truck come down our dead end street with bright flashing blue lights. It left, went up the street, came back down our street, and then pulled into … Continue reading
There’s a Bug in the Shower
I woke up this morning to find a huge bug in the shower. I’ve seen one like it in the outside laundry room just a week or two ago and was quite impressed with it then also. UPDATE – thanks … Continue reading
A Lizard, a Snake, a Moon, and some Birds
How’s that for an unlikely combination of things! But, this is Panama where unlikely things happen. This is just a bit of a day in the life of an expat in Panama. There is a video at the bottom of … Continue reading
Posted in bird watching, wildlife
Tagged Boquete, Chiriqui, cocalaca, David, Fer de Lance, gray necked wood rail, iguana, Panama, pit viper
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Mighty Machines
They are building a new bus terminal not far from where I live, and there are plenty of mighty machines on the job. I learned about mighty machines from my grandson who loves big machines and his videos by that … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous, Panama
Tagged bus terminal, cycling, David, heavy equipment, helicopters, machines, mighty machines, Panama
6 Comments
Feliz Navidad
Today is Christmas, always a fun holiday in Panama. There are signs of Christmas well in advance, particularly in the stores who have decorations and gifts for sale a month or two ahead of time. Later on, closer to Christmas, … Continue reading
Posted in culture, Panama
Tagged Christmas, Christmas traditions, holiday traditions, holidays, Panama
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Three Years in Panama
Three years? How can that be? In a way it seems like I arrived only a short time ago, and in another way it seems like this has been my normal life for quite a while, nothing new, strange, or … Continue reading
Some Critters, Some Birds
I have been sorting through some photos that have been accumulating over the last few weeks and thought these were fun. I always have a camera nearby because you just never know what you are going to see. (warning, bug … Continue reading
Posted in bird watching, insects, photography, wildlife
Tagged Chiriqui, David, geckos, iguanas, insects, Panama, tanagers
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Just Some Scenery
I went to Volcan and Cero Punta a while back with some friends. It was a pretty, but rainy and hazy day. I was sorting through photos and found a few worth sharing. This is at Macho de Monte. There … Continue reading
Posted in Exploring the Area, Panama, photography
Tagged Cero Punta, Chiriqui, Panama, scenery, Volcan
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Pavo de Campo
There are some new birds at Cedo’s house – three turkeys. They are pavo de campo, or wild field/countryside turkeys, not the type we think of for Thanksgiving dinner. There are very few of the left and Cedo wants to … Continue reading
Posted in bird watching, wildlife
Tagged Chiriqui, Panama, pavo de campo, turkeys, wild turkey
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Afternoon Rain
I was standing on the terrace yesterday afternoon watching it rain. We seem to be getting a bit more rain lately, though it still doesn’t rain every day. I like the rain. It keeps everything green and beautiful and usually … Continue reading
Posted in Panama, photography
Tagged Chiriqui, drought, Panama, photography, Rain, rainy season
2 Comments