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Meet Dr. Elizabeth Oldag

My daughter graduated yesterday, and I have decided to allow myself one week to be a proud mother and brag to everyone in my path! 😀 She has worked very hard for a long time. Elizabeth started school (at her … 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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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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Home Again

We’ve made it back to David after a wonderful few days in Bocas del Torro. There are more stories and photos to come after we get settled. Right now though, I just want to check in so family and friends … Continue reading

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Bocas Del Toro – the next day

Today was our second full day in Bocas Del Toro, and we had booked a boating excursion. We woke up to rain, alternating between sprinkling and a downpour, but by the time we left it was not much more than … Continue reading

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Bocas Del Toro – the first full day

We have had a great day! Today was our first full day in Bocas. The boat excursion we had planned didn’t happen because there weren’t enough people, so we decided to extend our stay by another day and book something … Continue reading

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