“Dream as if you’ll live forever, live as if you’ll die today.” - James Dean
Posted in Panama Journal on Dec 2nd, 2007
My first Christmas in Panama was in 2003. It was an interesting time, because it was the first time that I couldn’t walk outside and have the potential of seeing snow on the ground. In fact, everyday here in Panama has been pretty much like the one before it and the one that is to [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Nov 28th, 2007
I am planing on taking it easy today. This evening I understand that there will be some activities in Parque Cervantes. I may or may not make it.
Posted in Dining Out on Nov 17th, 2007
I had a reader send me an email asking if I had any idea about where they might find a restaurant serving turkey dinner with all the fixings in Chiriquí. In the past, Hotel Panamonte in Boquete and Hotel Gran Nacional in David have had Thanksgiving Dinner offerings.
I did a quick search on the Internet [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Nov 13th, 2007
Saturday was the First Shout for Independence Parade. The start of the Panamanian independence is believed to have begun on November 10, 1821 when the town of Los Santos was lifted the Panama population against Spanish rule. The head of this revolt for freedom was reported to be 22 year old Rufina Alfaro, a young [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Nov 5th, 2007
On November 3, 1903, Panama declared its independence from Colombia. A Panamanian historian typically refers to this day as the day that Panama separated from Colombia. You will find many world references that call November 3, Panama’s Independence Day from Colombia. I am not a historian, but I will tell you that to many Panamanians, [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Nov 3rd, 2007
My neighbor was serenaded just like usual on this holiday. Here is last year’s post, which included videos.
Posted in Holidays, Humor - Maybe! on Oct 31st, 2007
While most of the stores in David offer Halloween decorations and candy and costumes, it is not a “Trick or Treat” night for the kiddos here. I assume there are private get to gathers or the stores would not sell any of the paraphernalia.
I have never been one to believe in ghosts and goblins. I [...]
Posted in Panama Journal on Oct 29th, 2007
As Halloween approaches, two of my grandkids go in search of The Great Pumpkin.
I wonder if they found him.
Posted in Panama Journal on Oct 19th, 2007
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Posted in Panama Journal on Oct 8th, 2007
October is the time for Halloween and for some people it will be to time to make jack-o-lanterns. For others, it may be a time to make a pumpkin pie from fresh pumpkin. PriceSmart is ready for which ever need you have.
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