Tag Archives: Travel and Tourism

Travel to and from Western Panama

We’re in David, close to the Costa Rica border. We love it here but travel to the US is difficult. There has been talk about direct flights from David to the US for a long time. The airport is ready … Continue reading

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Austin, Texas – a few misc photos

I’m in California now, so I figured I’d wrap up the last of my Texas photos. Next, there will be baby photos! (and other photos from California, but what is more interesting than the baby?) . We’re having a good … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape

Weekly Photo Challenge: Escape IN A NEW POST CREATED SPECIFICALLY FOR THIS CHALLENGE, SHARE A PICTURE THAT MEANS ESCAPE TO YOU. To me, escape means getting away from something I don’t like. Fortunately, at this point in my life, there is nothing I … Continue reading

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Back in the USA

We are in Austin now for my younger daughter’s graduation, and then we are headed to CA to meet my older daughter’s new son. The next couple weeks will be more about these experiences, and not so much about Panama … Continue reading

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Number 200

I written 200 posts already?! Apparently I tend to be a bit talkative 😀 It doesn’t seem like that much, and it also doesn’t seem like I’ve been here almost seven months. Time flies when you are having fun! I … Continue reading

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The River, revisited

We hadn’t been down to the river for a while, so it was time for a visit (with camera in hand, of course) . We have been told that there are spots even more beautiful than this, but I’ll always … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture

Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture I am living in a different country and a different culture so there are many things I could cover here. One thing that has stood out to us is how kindly and gently the children are treated … Continue reading

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Boca Chica

Yesterday we visited Boca Chica, another area on the water. We had heard it’s beautiful so we wanted to check it out, especially since it is in our general area, not more than an hour away from David. (click on … Continue reading

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Bocas del Toro – wrapping it up

That was a fun trip, and we’re definitely interested in going back again! The town is interesting, unlike anything else I’ve seen in Panama. There is a strong Caribbean influence, and a ton of tourists. It reminds me of Key … Continue reading

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Bocas del Toro – Hotelito Del Mar

We stayed at this hotel, Hotelito Del Mar,  and it worked out very well. At first I thought of staying in a hostel, but Bocas is known as a party town. I made arrangements through Habla Ya, my Spanish school, … Continue reading

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