Retirement Blog: Panama’s Day At The Denist

Panama’s Day at the Denist Before leaving for Panama, I completed a dental check up.  Nothing major was considered necessary.  My teeth were cleaned and old filling replaced.  Everything else checked out. While a taking a bite of a sandwich at Multiplaza, I felt a sharp pain as a tooth broke.  The entire front enamel section of incisor... [Read more of this review]

Azuero Reforestation Road Trip

Azuero Reforestation Road Trip Most people take vacations at the beach.  My friend Jon (a former Peace Corps volunteer  living in NYC) had another idea. He convinced me to visit Jake’s (another former Peace Corps member) farm: Jon: “Evan, lets get outta the city.” Evan: “Where do you wanna go?” Jon: “Wanna do some farming with Jake?” Evan:... [Read more of this review]

Retirement Blog: The Streets Of Casco Viejo

The Streets Of Casco Viejo Casco Viejo is an exceptionally diverse neighborhood.  Within an area of 12 blocks there are the very wealthy  and the very poor, living next door to each other.  Since the Presidential Office and several embassys are located in Casco, it is the hub of the very powerful and yet its streets are filled with forgotten... [Read more of this review]

You Are A Rich Gringo

You are a rich Gringo. Recently, a friend from Costa Rica stayed with us in Casco.  She was basically the girl version of me:  college age traveler who fell in love with a foreign country.  She stayed and started a small business in Latin America.  She’s just a bit older, and a lot better looking than me. Gringa: “Evan, I’ve lived in... [Read more of this review]