Back in Panama (November 2023 off and on to Oct 2024)

This post represents our last several returns to Panama, so off and on visits from November 2023 to the present. Rainy season is from May to December, but living in the dry arc, it is not as rainy as other areas of the country.

We got a new king size bed!!!

Christmas is a popular holiday time for locals as well as tourists.

Carnival is celebrated nationwide. We went to Buenaventura Resort with David and Sheila to kick off the Jazz Festival.

Cala, our local beach bar

Buffet at Italiano in Playa Blanca Resort

Entertainment (left) at Mansa in the Buenaventura Resort

Sarith and Ishmail shaking up salsa.

Madonna, Frank and Bogda celebrating birthdays.

A variety of entertainment from local birthday celebrations at the Cala Beach Bar, to performances at Mansa at Buenaventura Resort.

Our little pony born recently

Happy hours are smaller in the rainy season with most of the Canadians gone.

Robin is contantly creating new artwork.

Yolanda’s amazing mermaid project.

The Wilded Women met on Wednesdays to help craft the mosaic mermaid and drink wine, or vice versa 😀 .

Oh Toro in Penenomé is our new favorite restaurant and have excellent mojitos.

Happy birthday Lenore

View from our front window on the 6th floor

After lunch at Buenaventura (above) and visiting the stables next to the zoo.

Loki is 5 months old

With Lenore at Karaoke at the Bench

Our neighbor, Alejandra has a duck named Lulu.

Robin absolutely loves the french onion soup at Los Camisones

Mansa is another of our favorites. Robin celebrating her birthday.

Nico’s Beach Bar at Farallón Beach

We dog sat Molly one day. Faint rainbow.

Short trip to Casco Viejo area of Panama City

Our Airbnb was a block from the Panama Canal Museum

Anniversary in El Valle

We borrowed a friend’s car and it broke down as we entered El Valle. Fortunately, street mechanics and locals all helped us get it repaired for $30. We had a lovely stay at the Golden Frog Inn.

We bought a serendipitous sign. Rana Dorada means golden frog (our hotel’s name) and Aug 14th is our anniversary, which is also Golden Frog Day in Panama.