Third World Wife- Las Lajas September 9, 2012
- The Ice Machine and Snooty and Envy! June 8, 2012
- Lucero is Cielo Paraiso’s New Paradise! May 31, 2012
- Jubilado Cards May 4, 2012
- A Quick Trip To Gamez Island in the Pacific Ocean April 11, 2012
- My hubby writes, too! February 16, 2012
- “Ruh Row, Raggie!” January 12, 2012
- Panama’s Independence Day November 29, 2011
- Holiday Bazaar And Bizarre Creatures In My House November 28, 2011
- Thanksgiving Eve November 23, 2011
Author Archives: robyncole
Las Lajas
You know, I’ve been laying awake a couple of nights, wondering why I’ve been resisting writing this blog. My last entry was 3 months ago, and I’m shocked that much time has passed. I’m not going to apologize; I’ve done … Continue reading
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The Ice Machine and Snooty and Envy!
Dinner at a friend’s gorgeously appointed home last night got me to thinking of the differences in the way my friend lives vs. the way John and I live. When John and I decided to move to Boquete, we had … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged Boquete, Panama, retirement, retirement funds, travel, vacation
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Lucero is Cielo Paraiso’s New Paradise!
Last year, I think it was early July, I played Cielo Paraiso (since renamed “Lucero”). I wrote about it, and none too affectionately. I won’t repeat what I wrote, as you can click on the above link and read it … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Travel, Uncategorized
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Jubilado Cards
John and I just completed one of the primary tasks of those who wish to live here and enjoy the financial discounts offered by Panama to retirees: the Jubilado Card. I may be naming this card wrong; I may not … Continue reading
Posted in Travel, Uncategorized
Tagged cars, journalistic accuracy, panamanian consulate, transportation, travel, vacation
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A Quick Trip To Gamez Island in the Pacific Ocean
A good friend in Boquete bid on and won a day trip on a yacht in the Pacific Ocean, off of Boca Chica. We were invited to be one of four couples (paying $100 each — hey, I said she … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, General, Travel
Tagged beach, beaches, boating, boca chica, Gamez Island, The Plantation, travel, water, yacht
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My hubby writes, too!
Every now and then, my husband sits down to write his own experiences about life in Panama. He’s pretty good at covering what’s going on from a perspective different from mine, AND he gives me permission to post it here … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, General, Health Care
Tagged blogs, Boquete, Caribbean Ocean, Christmas, encaustic, encaustic painting, expats, family, fiber art, moving, Pacific Ocean, resorts
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“Ruh Row, Raggie!”
I haven’t posted in 6 weeks. And I have a good excuse. Really. They’re called Henry and Joe. They’re my grandkids and they’ve been with me for a month. Oh yeah, a couple of others came with them. Like their … Continue reading
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Tagged 3 year olds, boca chica, english accents, grandkids, scooby doo movie, tree tops
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Panama’s Independence Day
Yesterday, Panama celebrated their 190th Independence Celebration from Colombia. I was, unfortunately, locked up in my art studio working feverishly for a show Thursday night. Yet I could hear the traffic, the drums of the marching bands and the horns … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Local Happenings
Tagged Art, blogs, expats, fiber art, Independence Day, Panama
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Holiday Bazaar And Bizarre Creatures In My House
HOLIDAY BAZAAR I had a great time meeting some of my readers last Friday at the Holiday Bazaar in downtown Boquete. It was great seeing a stranger approach my booth and, with extended hand, say “I wanted to come over … Continue reading
Thanksgiving Eve
‘Twas the night ‘fore Thanksgiving and all through the……oh, never mind. It is Thanksgiving Eve and rather than being at home cooking my assigned items for tomorrow’s get together, I’m at my art studio working feverishly. “Why?”, you may ask. … Continue reading
Posted in Entertainment, Local Happenings, Shopping, Uncategorized
Tagged Art, artist, blogs, Boquete, David, encaustic painting, expats, fiber art, paint, painter, Panama, Panama City hotels, retirement
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