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Panama Viejo: Old Panama

On our last day in Panama our flight did not leave until the afternoon, which gave us a morning to do touristy stuff. During all our trips to Panama City we had never gone to the old city, Panama Viejo. We were at the site shortly after it opened at 8:30 AM. We had toContinue reading “Panama Viejo: Old Panama”

Monkey Island, Panama

Yesterday we left Pedasi to start the trip home. For the first time ever we were able to take an airplane from Pedasi to Panama City. When you consider it took 40 minutes instead of 6 hours sitting in a vehicle, it was pretty good deal. We had a day and a half in theContinue reading “Monkey Island, Panama”

When the trees bloom

This is our first year being in Pedasi during the month of March. While there are always lots of colourful shrubs and trees here, it seemed, come March there was an explosion of colour. I have no idea what any of those shrubs are called. They sure are pretty and eye popping. Some of theContinue reading “When the trees bloom”

A Panamanian land owner.

During our visit here, in 2022, Daryl decided to ‘bite the bullet’ and become a Panamanian land owner. The deal was finalized while we were in Canada during summer 2022. On our first visit to check out this piece of land in early November, the weeds were a good three feet tall. Then it tookContinue reading “A Panamanian land owner.”

Our Attempt At Growing Plants in Pedasi

This has been a different winter for us, feeling less like a tourist and more ‘normal’ living. The first house that we stayed in had some lovely shrubs and bushes. I particularly liked the red ginger plant. There was also a pretty pink variegated hibiscus, plus a bunch more. We thought as we were goingContinue reading “Our Attempt At Growing Plants in Pedasi”

A Road Trip to Oria Arriba

A couple of days ago, we left our house early in the morning to go to Spanish class. Our road was being paved but we were able to get out of the area. A couple of hours later we wanted to go home but impossible. Every access point blocked and was going to be forContinue reading “A Road Trip to Oria Arriba”

Pedasi Carnival 2023

Carnival is a blow out party lasting for the full four days before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. This is the first carnival held in Pedasi since pre Covid, and our first ever. There were parades showcasing the carnival queens held daily at noon…ish and after dark (any time up to midnight orContinue reading “Pedasi Carnival 2023”

Nature’s Bounty

We have most certainly had an interesting week. A couple of days ago we met our neighbours to be, and they had a wealth of local knowledge to share. Where to begin! This is a loofah vine. It is growing along our neighbours fence and is a gourd. Once the fruit is dried, the skinContinue reading “Nature’s Bounty”

Venao, across the road from surfers paradise there is another world

When we go out exploring the area around Pedasi, we usually find a road that leads to the ocean. This time we went in the opposite direction. Eco Lodge is just past the main town of Venao and we had heard it had a hike which included a waterfall. As soon as you turn intoContinue reading “Venao, across the road from surfers paradise there is another world”

Visiting Venao, Panama

Venao is such a beautiful little town. When we had family visiting a month or so ago, the three of them….not me for sure…. took surfing lessons. Apparently it is a good workout although I have no firsthand knowledge 🙂 When you take lessons, you go to the far end of the beach where theContinue reading “Visiting Venao, Panama”