Panama-aah

Goodbye Panama

2012-01-07T15:11:00.002-05:00

A typical day of cars, parking, & driving in Panama

2012-01-07T15:10:00.000-05:00

Miraflores Lock

2010-10-20T15:45:00.000-04:00

Purple & Pink Sunset

2010-09-02T17:57:00.001-04:00

I walked out my back door and saw this: So I grabed by cam and took a quick shot for you. Gorgeous! Enjoy!

Back to the Jungle

2010-09-01T19:49:00.000-04:00

Artsy Benches on Ancon Hill

2010-06-21T01:00:00.000-04:00

I had friends who traveled down to Panama to visit us for their vaction. I took them to Ancon Hill to check out the view and someone had painted all the benches. I thought it was so cool so I snaped some shots for you. Enjoy!

Basket Weaving in Panama

2010-06-09T15:07:00.000-04:00

The Kuna Yala, indigenous people of Panama, have many hand crafted items you can purchase. The hand woven crafts are really amazing. These baskets are in all sizes and different shapes. In the city markets you can expect to pay $80- $200. If you are able to trek out to the Kuna Yala territories you can purchase them for a much lower price. The Husband bought this directly from the maker for

Las Sirenas in Santa Clara, Panama

2010-03-16T15:41:00.002-04:00

I spent last weekend at Las Sirenas in Santa Clara, Panama. It's a little tricky to find if you miss the sign for Santa Clara. Driving in from Panama City you just have to look for the sign to Santa Clara. Turn left and then you'll start to see signs for Las Sirenas. It's off the beaten path. Las Sirenas was a great place to relax and the customer service was excellent. The white sand beaches

Funny Signs in Panama City

2010-03-08T14:48:00.005-05:00

My dog, Hulkum, and I went on a photo scavenger hunt for funny signs in Panama. We made a video and of course he hogs the camera. (Video below) This one is particulary funny because I think it's supose to be a child. I have never seen a child with a physic like this, that's for sure. This sign can be found near parks. This sign is from Gamboa. Gamboa is a great place to go wildlife watching

Rainy Day in Panama's Dry Season

2010-02-26T15:08:00.000-05:00

This week has been pretty gray so I haven't made a video this week. Today all of a sudden the sky broke and the rain poured. It's really odd because the Rainy Season doesn't start until May. My yard needed the water so it was welcomed. Enjoy the video.

Hunting Monkeys in Panama

2010-02-18T17:53:00.005-05:00

This was an awesome day’s adventure in Panama. I drove up from Panama City with a friend to Soberonia National Park in Gamboa. The rainforests are lush and there is lots of wildlife. On this particular trip, I saw mostly butterflies because there were many other hikers on the trails. On a previous hike I saw Gato Solos and a Cappuccino Monkey. I hear the morning hours are the best time to hike

Dead Policemen are Speed Bumps in Panama

2010-02-17T15:36:00.002-05:00

The speed bumps can be infuriating here in Panama City. Wowzer! We’ve had 5 flat tires since living here and now lots of new rattles. The most humorous thing about it is Panamanians call speed bumps Policia Muerto or “Dead Policemen. You can make your own inferences to the reason. I hope you like my video I made. I have more videos on my adventures in Panama at www.youtube.com/psychsyke

Walking the Dog

2010-02-15T12:43:00.001-05:00

San Blas was SanBlastic!

2010-01-14T13:37:00.000-05:00

San Blas is a group of 365 Islands on the Caribbean coastline of Panama and is in Kuna Yala (the indigenous people of Panama) territory. Getting there in itself is an adventure and the best time to go is during the dry season in a 4 wheel drive off-road ready vehicle. Don’t even think of taking anything else. Some 4 wheel drives don't even make it! The distance is about 2-3 hours from Panama

Ball at Playa Bonita Resort & Spa in Panama

2009-11-17T13:34:00.002-05:00

I attended a Ball at Playa Bonita Resort & Spa. It was lovely. Everyone was dressed to the nines and I was able to wear a very special dress. (Click for details). Playa Bonita is located not far from Panama City overlooking the Pacific entrance of the Panama Canal close to Fort Kobbe (Howard Air Force Base). Playa Bonita boasts of beautiful sunsets and private beaches. They also have a very

Animal Sightings in Panama

2009-11-12T21:27:00.003-05:00

Today The Husband had a day off for Veterans Day. Instead of wasting away on our computers in front the telly we decided to get out of the house and tootle through the neighborhood. There was no goal or aim, we just bounced around. I say ‘bounced’ because there are so many speed bumps in Panama we are close to going insane. Rumor has it, anyone can put up a speed bump anywhere and if you look

Panamanian Halloween for an American Couple

2009-10-26T22:00:00.002-04:00

What I love the most about traveling is experiencing new cultures in traditions, food, entertainment, language. It’s all interesting and fun for me to learn. However, in doing so, I have found a stronger sense of patriotism in my home country as well as felt more holiday spirit in my own traditions when abroad. For example, I’ve never felt more Christmas spirit as I did when living in Israel

Dang Dengue in the Tropics!

2009-10-26T21:33:00.002-04:00

As if we didn’t have to worry enough about the Swine/Pig Flu… now there’s Dengue! What is Dengue, you ask? Dengue, pronounced dĕng'gē, is a fever brought on from a virus transmitted from your average friendly Aedes Mosquito. Oddly enough it’s only transmitted from Human to Mosquito to Human and NOT from Human to Human. So feel free to make out with someone with Dengue just don’t share

¿Cómo se dice...?

2009-10-18T22:08:00.001-04:00

Living abroad brings the opportunity to learn another language. In college I studied Spanish (beginner I-IV). I picked it up fairly quickly. I would like to thank Sesame Street for that one. I traveled to Costa Rica and made my way about just find with the basics—greetings, ordering food, taking taxis, etc. But that was all in my Freshman and Sophomore years (1998-2000) and I haven’t