Rum, Panama-Style
On May 4, 2014, the people of Panama elected Juan Carlos Varela as President of Panama for a term of 6 years. His name has been very familiar to many (or most) of the Panamaian…
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Giving Back in Panama
Newspapers. There are lots of good uses for newspapers: To bring us the news, sports, etc. To make a hat (do people do that anymore?) To fan ourselves To cover the floor when we…
Java! Coffee in Panama
Who doesn’t love a rich, fragrant, steaming, dark cup of coffee? Well, okay, there are a lot of people who don’t love coffee–but, there are still millions and millions who do! And even though there…
The New Panama Canal!
Impact on World Economies…Opening New Markets! The Chinese Megaship COSCO, recently renamed PANAMA, is the first ship to transit through the expanded Panama Canal! Aided by tugboats, rather than the traditional “mules,” or trains, used…
Panama Past and Present: The Embera Tribe
The Trip The dugout canoes sat along the shore of the mostly-dried Chagres River awaiting their cargo of tourists eager for a glimpse of Panama’s past right here in Panama’s present. The young men who…
Beautiful Boquete
This is not a resort town in Colorado or in the European Alps–This is Beautiful Boquete, Panama! After spending hot and humid days looking at rainforests, Norma and I decided to spend a few days…
How’s the Beach?
Because we live right on one of the most beautiful beaches in Panama, we have a very good idea about how crowded our beach could be. From our 22nd floor dwelling, we have over 25…
Chocolate in Panama is HOT!
As I sit here, savoring the flavor of a beautiful blue-winged butterfly made with premium Panama dark chocolate, I am remembering the wonderful Noche de Chocolate (Chocolate Night) we hosted here in Gorgona just last…