Monthly Archives: March 2015

Punta Chame

 …….is one of Panama’s central coasts remote destinations and a kite-surfers paradise.   Today  we packed a lunch and drove out there……….what a fabulous spot it is.  Walking on the white sand, watching the Pelicans Dive for food and then … Continue reading

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PLAYA CORONADO………

Coronado Beach is one of the largest and most developed destinations on the Pacific.  One of the teachers Yves works with has a condo here and arranged for us to rent one of the units for our second week ……….we are … Continue reading

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Have you heard of PANAMA JOE

…………hope so because here’s Panama Jim!

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Anyone who knows Dawn won’t be shocked by the fact that she brought green food colouring in her luggage to make ‘green beer’ on this special day. Unfortunately it did not travel well and we both have had green hands … Continue reading

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Too hot to type………

…but not to have a cool one!   We heard there was another snow storm in NS so I quickly stopped complaining about the heat……..and can only say this to you, “my God is it hot” because everyone else reminds … Continue reading

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SANTA CATALINA……

………is a little fishing village with a population of 300 that has not yet been fully discovered but is on its way!  It is a major surfing area and has Hawaiian size waves, apparently, but I haven’t been to Hawaii … Continue reading

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Next stop PEDASI…….

………..population 2000, has mostly been ignored by the outside world but this is quickly changing.   It is now well-known as a gateway to Azuero’s most pristine beaches and recently several gated communities have sprung  up and Hollywood celebrities, not … Continue reading

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CHITRE……..

…… is a laid back little city of 25,000 in Herrera province and did not have a lot to offer other than a place to put our heads for the night at Hotel Rex.    We ate there as well … Continue reading

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PANAMA CITY….

…….is well known for its “…shameless love affair with capitalism that has transformed it into a sweltering economic powerhouse”.  From our very brief visit that description from our guidebook seemed to be accurate.   The many high rise towers are … Continue reading

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PANAMA -a welcome change!

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