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Finding Our Dream Home Base
We moved for the fourth time this past week since coming to Panama. This time, it was only half a block. Since arriving in Volcan, Vic and I have walked…
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Successful Experimentation or Fantastic Failure
I cherish my memories of being a young mother with young kids. Even though it wasn’t easy, I loved cooking desserts from scratch and baking bread. Figuring out what I…
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Our Coffee Date at Janson Coffee Shop and Farm
After a good walk in the morning down the main street of town, Vic and I went on a coffee date right here in Volcan to Jansen Coffee Shop and…
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OUR FIRST ROAD TRIP…HIGHLANDS, HERE WE COME!!!
Update… We bought a car! We intended to eventually, and after walking, taking taxis and busses for eight months, we were ready. We are glad we waited. It gave us…
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COLOMBIA!!! (Not Columbia)
I was recently invited to tag along with a friend to Colombia for a short getaway. Since moving to Panama, we have met people who love to visit there. Some…
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Learning A New Culture in Panama
We have been in Panama since the middle of July, 163 days to be exact, and learning Spanish seriously for the last three months! Last year, at this time, we…
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It’s Papaya Season!
Our friend Susy invited us to help harvest papayas at her house on Saturday. Our adventure began by walking to the bus terminal and taking the bus to Parita on…
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Our First Thanksgiving as American Expats
We have celebrated our first Thanksgiving outside the U.S. So what is that like? I believe it can be said that it is what you make it wherever you are. …
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100 Days in Panama
Confession… Anyone who has made a major move will tell you… by the end of the first 30 days, you start thinking to yourself,… OMG! … Why did I do…
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Life Without A Car?
Vic and I have been in Panama for 78 days! Since moving to Chitrè a month ago, we have taken some time to settle in. So what’s been happening? After…
