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Time for a road trip

This has been a different year for us in Panama with fewer adventures than usual. That might have had something to do with the time consuming process of residency, now that’s a story for another day. Yesterday we went to Cambutal to do a little exploring. Daryl had been there to go on a fishingContinue reading “Time for a road trip”

Don’t mess with Nature

Playa el toro is the closest beach to Pedasi and is well used. The road that went to the beach was in rough shape at the end, and getting worse every year, but still drivable. Over the past year there must have been some very big waves as the road has totally collapsed. At theContinue reading “Don’t mess with Nature”

The quest for a swimming beach

We had been told there is a beach quite close to Playita, out favourite swimming place, that was just about as calm, at Villa Marina. Villa Marina is a lodge and condo development between Playa Playita and Playa Vanao, with a very short drive between them. It is an absolutely stunning location. The grounds wereContinue reading “The quest for a swimming beach”

Life’s simple pleasures

Playita Resort is about a half hour from Pedasi. We have never stayed at the resort but pay a fee and go to the beach. There are lots of beaches just a short distance from Pedasi that are fabulous for walking. For me, they are not for swimming as the waves are too big duringContinue reading “Life’s simple pleasures”

Price Smart, just like going to Costco

This is our first trip to Panama where we are staying more than 3 months. In Pedasi you can get pretty well everything you need, and most of what you want. But maybe this year it’s time to look a little further afield. So many people have told us about Price Smart, kind of equivalentContinue reading “Price Smart, just like going to Costco”

Aerial yoga in Pedasi: Flying High

For the past few years I have followed a Pedasi Facebook page. Shortly before we left Calgary there was a post for aerial yoga that looked like something I would try. I replied with ‘interested’, then forgot about it until I got an inquiry back. By this time we were already in Pedasi. As itContinue reading “Aerial yoga in Pedasi: Flying High”

Pedasi: Our first little while, November 2022

It is hard to believe it’s almost two weeks since we left Calgary. We arrived in the rain and the first night here felt cold as it was only 24C. I actually wrapped up in a blanket on the couch. It might have also had something to do with fatigue! Since them no more feelingContinue reading “Pedasi: Our first little while, November 2022”

Pedasi here we come again

We left our house in Calgary about 3:45 AM to get to the airport in plenty of time for our 6 AM flight (thank you Heather, much appreciated). It was so cold, at least -23C. Even though we were going to be in Panama City by evening, I decided to wear a warm jacket ‘justContinue reading “Pedasi here we come again”

We Need Firewood

We do most of our cooking over an open fire. It is amazing how much wood you can go through in a day. In the mountains the temperature can also cool down considerably as soon as the sun sets. Cooking and warmth… yes, a lot of firewood required. Luckily we have lots of trees. OtherContinue reading “We Need Firewood”

Communicating from el parque: A big problem

This little bit of paradise is beautiful, whether it is at sunrise or through fog. Here we are overlooking the marsh on the east end of the property. I love it! However for me there was one really big problem, no cell service. Initially we would go out, spend the day and come home. ItContinue reading “Communicating from el parque: A big problem”