Panama

The Warm Capitals: Panama City, Manila, San Juan, and Port of Spain

1 May 2014

For many, the ideal vacation is to go where it is sunny and warm, be it the tropics or somewhere with good “Mediterranean” climate. Be it the Caribbean, the South Pacific, or the Greek Isles, sun and fun seem to go together. I am not as much a chaser of these climates but they definitely…
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Four Decades of the Panama Canal

10 August 2013

I have been to Panama a few times in my life as I have relatives who live there. During those visits I have enjoyed Panama City itself, traveled to see El Valle, been to the beaches near Coronado, visited isolated populations on ecotourism visits, spent time on the beautiful island of Contadora (in the Pearl…
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My Favorite Nativity Sets

31 December 2012

I am not typically focused during my travels on picking a particular item from every place I go. (OK, maybe a beer glass but I am not consistent with that one…) But if an item really catches my eye in a certain category, I do buy it. Nativity scenes (“pesebres” in Spanish) is one of…
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How I Roll – The ABCs of Travel

29 January 2012

A set of questions about my approach to travel – fascinating set! Posted by Leah (check out her post: http://leahtravels.com/site/things/how-i-roll-the-abcs-of-travel) who in turn received it from someone else who got it from someone else, … you get the pic. Thanks, Leah! And in turn, I will say other important “thanks” as I respond. Here it goes!…
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2009 in Review

25 December 2009

Well, 2009 is almost in the books and who would have told me at this same point in 2008 all that I would do in 2009! On the less glamorous side, sinus surgery and losing my job. Yep, I wouldn’t have imagined both. But, on the more exciting side of things, I certainly had even…
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Roaming Around Panama, Coast to Coast

21 April 2009

I visited Panama to see relatives and enjoy a little low-key sightseeing beyond my usual haunts of Panama City and the Pearl archipelago. It started with an unusual stop for a tourist… Witnessing the good work of the Missionaries of Charity One day during my visit, we visited the house of the Missionaries of Charity…
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Ever Changing Panama City, Panama

16 April 2009

Last night, I made it to Panama for my 5th visit. I have relatives here and have always enjoyed coming to see them and enjoy the country. Surprise! This time, I made my trip coincide with my mom also coming over to visit my aunt – but as a surprise to my mom! One of…
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