Retire to Panama? Are you crazy? They speak Spanish and live in the tropics? Is it that much cheaper and easier to live? Follow La Mama as she lives out the Panama retirement adventure.
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]
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]
Retirement Blog: Habla Español
Let me begin by stating that I took two years of high school Spanish. It was a long long time ago. Spanish was not my best subject. I passed just enough to complete the college entry requirement. I definitely wasn’t conversational. My memory of most words vanished years ago. Worst, I listen slow so when anyone speaks fast, I only pick... [Read more of this review]
Panama’s Retirement Visa – What I Know & What I Don’t Know
Panama’s Retirement Visa – What I Know & What I Don’t Know Panama has one of the world’s best retirement incentive programs. Almost everywhere and almost on everything there is a discount offered to those who have this documentation. I’m currently applying for one. Sandra KellyHere’s what I know: * A Pensionado Visa is restricted... [Read more of this review]
Retirement Blog: Brewin’ Boquete Coffee
A tour at Dos Jefes Finca in Boquete. I am from the Coffee Capital of America, Seattle. Where coffee is truly appreciated. In fact, we proudly boost that we are responsible for the popularity of gourmet coffees, expresso stands, and trendy coffee cafes. Enjoying coffee to me is every bit as wonderful as savoring a fine glass of wine... [Read more of this review]
Panama Retirement Blog – When the Rooster Crows!
Panama Retirement Blog When the Rooster Crows! It’s been 3 weeks since I’ve began my Panama retirement. During this time I have trained to handle reservations; developed a space plan and decorating scheme for Evan’s apartment; undertaken my first house-sitting assignment; started a cross-fit training program; learned more... [Read more of this review]
Children of Panama
The Children of Panama I have spent most of my professional life developing programs for children which has made me acutely aware of both child and parent behavior. Throughout my travels on the Isthmus, I have been impressed with the behavior of the children of Panama and dismayed that so little investment is being made to enrich these precious lives.... [Read more of this review]
Panama’s Urban Dictionary: Part II
Once again, these terms may be offensive to some, and Eye On Panama does not encourage the usage of these words. But we do realize that these terms are widely used in Panama, and we hope to educate our readers about the terminology spoken in Panama. ********This list was created by wikipedia***** Que xopa = common expression meaning Whats up?,... [Read more of this review]
Panama’s Urban Dictionary
This is a list of slang terms you will hear in Panama. Eye On Panama does not recommend the usage of these words because some of them are very derogatory. However, we realize the following list below is widely spoken and we would like to educate our readers before they attempt to repeat them: ***** This list was created by wikipedia***** YeYe... [Read more of this review]
