Tag Archives: Bocas del Toro

Far South

Decision made. It’s been a rough couple of weeks deciding what the best move would be, for me. A couple of deciding factors. One, it’s high season in Panama and I am concerned that once there, I wouldn’t be able … Continue reading

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Decisions, decisions

I suppose I should be grateful I have choices! But damn! I thought I had it all figured out. Dates planned, what to do etc. But as “they” say, everything happens for a reason. I don’t know what the reason … Continue reading

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Ups and Downs

It’s been a week of ups and downs. First we find a house in Bocas, we’re all excited, then it is pulled out from under us. Oh well, it obviously wasn’t the one for us. Then we find another which … Continue reading

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Car wash

A little each day – and one of the things that has to be done is sell the car! So I gave it a treat and had it washed! First time in 2 1/2 years! And now it goes faster.

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a little each day

Each day is another step to moving to Bocas. We ALMOST had a rental but it was snatched out from under us. At first glance, it looked perfect for us, but obviously it was not meant to be. So I … Continue reading

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Voice found

So now I have a “kid” voice for ecology.com - it was a challenge, but after several iterations, I got it. Now I have a series of articles to do, basically rewrites of existing, dense pieces to make them kid friendly. … Continue reading

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Psyching myself up

I sometimes doubt myself and what I am doing. Wondering if I am strong enough to do this on my own. And I know that Susan is only planning to be down in Panama for a short time, so I … Continue reading

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Interesting…

Yesterday I had an interesting proposition! Several months ago, I talked to a guy who is working with Escape from America, an online magazine. That was when I hadn’t decided where I was going, thinking most likely Mexico. He has … Continue reading

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Taking steps

I’ve decided on the Spanish school I want to go to in Bocas del Toro. It is called Spanish by the Sea  and they have a hostel attached – one option – or I can do a homestay or go to … Continue reading

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A day off

What a pleasure! Not that I had planned to take the day off, but Demand Media, where my editing comes from, is having “issues,” so there hasn’t been anything for me to work on. If this is an indication of … Continue reading

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