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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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From Oven to Doorstep: Discovering Chitré’s Premier Delivery Service
One of the things in life that Jackie and I enjoyed in the States was having pizza delivered to our front door. It’s a small thing, and we’ve probably taken…
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Why I Think Chitré Taxi Drivers Are Superheroes!
Public transportation is abundant in Panama. We live in a popular city called Chitré, where many stores, restaurants, and entertainment exist. Local buses will haul you around town and to…
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Bob Arias at 85: A Symphony of Wisdom, Laughter, and Life
In the golden twilight of his years, Bob Arias stands as a monumental testament to a life brimming with tales that could fill volumes, wisdom that could guide nations, and…
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Why the Canoso Sports Bar Restaurant in Chitre, Panama Gets a One-Star Review
Last evening, Jackie and I decided to try the Canoso Sports Bar Restaurant that sits right at the entrance to our subdivision. We had passed it several times during our…
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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…
