During the entire four weeks we have been in Panama there have been road closures and protests throughout the country. It has had minimal impact on our day to day living, except we have not taken any road trips off the peninsula.
It is still rainy season and this makes beach walks on a cloudy day very enjoyable. Still hot and muggy but not blistering! The power of Mother Nature, and the size of the driftwood, continues to amaze.
We don’t seem to have much trouble keeping busy. Last year we tried our hand at growing ‘things’ from seeds or cuttings. We nurtured our little seedlings in pots and watched them grow. Before leaving Panama last April we planted everything and hoped for the best. It is amazing how much survived during the dry season without being watered. Picture on the left is March 2023, the other is current, November 2023. Not everything survived, still impressive!
Last year we were given several natural loofahs. We sprouted and planted some of the seeds, and they survived the dry season! Maybe some year we will have a fruitful plant.
This year we have a few other plants we are going to try growing from scratch.
We have a maracuyá vine (Passion fruit) growing along the fence in the backyard. Daryl took one that had fallen on the ground, broke it open and planted it. Now we wait and see. Of course we may have to wait until it gets ripe.
Coconuts are plentiful here. Daryl is getting very good with the machete.
As well as the pulp, this one had about two cups of coconut water. Good thick coconut milk makes great rice.
We are also going to try growing a coconut tree. This baby goes in water for three days, then gets planted. Apparently we should see a sprout within three months.
We make yogourt in 6-7 hours and kombucha in 5-6 days. This kombucha is pineapple. And, yes, repurposed wine bottles work.
Life has been quiet in the ‘out and about’ bit, however, no complaints from this end.
Cheers
Ruth
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Loving your attempts at farming. A bit different than the tomatoes and strawberries I grew this summer. Great chutney and jam! Hope you have continued success. Paulette😁
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It looks like you are having the perfect life in Paradise. M & H are looking forward to sharing it with you. Sending hugs
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Your adventures never cease to amaze!,
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