We’ve got just a few days left in Panama. I’ve been lucky. Haven’t been caught in a true downpour. It rains 9 months out 12 here in Panama. And when I say rain, I mean RAIN, downpours, buckets of water. Big, fat drops of rain and they come on quick. You can see the clouds…
Kate Spade
Those of you who know me personally, know about my Kate Spade obsession. I’m writing on a laptop that I carry in a Kate Spade bag. My Kate Spade wallet is tucked into that same bag. My phone screen has Kate Spade wallpaper. When I get on a plane back to the U.S., I’ll be…
What’s in a house?
So far we have had to explain multiple things in the house to our movers in Panama. The fire pit was the first conundrum. We took the cover off so they could exam it. Gas fire pit, fake stone outside, marble top with hazel-toned tumbled glass in the fire area. You could see them wondering…
Tugboat groupie
I met an actual tug boat captain! He works at the canal. I thought about taking a selfie with him, but I thought that might appear creepy. He said he used to be able to bring guests on board the tugboats and they could sit right next to him while he helped a ship into…
Self Discovery
Holed up in what we have designated the “safe room.” It’s actually Jack’s old room and where we stash the stuff we don’t want the movers to pack. My laptop is propped on top of an upright suitcase and I’ve “stolen” a chair from the items to-be-packed. I can’t believe we are doing this again.…
Movie times
Dean says he isn't going to be able to afford to take me to a movie in the U.S. With recliners and wine and food service here in Panama for $12-$14 per movie... I may be a little spoiled.
Cruising through Panama
This month we have two friends who will transit the Panama Canal. One from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean, and one from the Pacific to the Atlantic. Yesterday was our first try at finding a friend on a ship as it cruises by us... Want to learn how long it takes to get…
Cleaning up after visitors
I’ve told you about wild animals, beaches, rum popsicles and an amazing rainforest for a backyard, but have I told you about how I have to clean gecko droppings off my desk? They are on the windowsills too. Inside and outside. It’s a side effect of living in a rainforest. Lucky me. Dean had to…
Halftime entertainment
The thing about watching the NBA feed in Panama is we don’t get the commercials or halftime commentary. We get the actual arena halftime shows like this one of a very white-haired man doing a handstand on balancing chairs. Impressive. Last night’s game had the senior dance team of New Orleans.
San Blas
You know all those photos you see of Panama? Beautiful beach, clear water, palm trees, white sandy beaches... usually it's San Blas -- a group of 365 islands on the Caribbean side of the country. For us, a two and a half hour drive and another hour by boat. But the payoff? Worth every minute.…
The Yerems in Panama 