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Bruce and I are really getting into this life.  Not a care in the world – no rooms to paint, no clothes to wash, no meals to cook. Room service every morning delivering my coffee before I have to take the elevator to the gym.  Then relaxation time in the Persian Garden on the heatedContinue reading “Decadence at Sea”

We’ve been at sea for nearly a week and I am beginning to know my way around.  The first few days I was clocking extra steps on my Fitbit because when I needed to be in the bow of the ship I was in the stern and vice versa. Yesterday I really didn’t do muchContinue reading “Whiling Away The Hours Aboard Ship”

The early morning hours brought gray skies and cool winds. As I awoke in my comfy bed, the rocking and rolling of the ship made it nearly impossible for me to open my eyes. I felt like a babe rocking in her mama’s arms the sheets and comforter warm and silky against my skin. ButContinue reading “Lazy Day At Sea”

We woke to a gentle rolling of the ship that lulled us into a slightly meditative state.  Our coffe and tea along with fruit and croissants was delivered to our cabin shortly after wakening.  Although a bit cloudy and cool on our veranda we decided to have our morning coffee listening to the vibrancy ofContinue reading “Our First Full Day At Sea”

T Bruce and I left Columbia late in the afternoon on Monday arriving at the home of our two amigos in the wee hours of the morning. I slept until 9 and spent a relaxing morning idling by the pool.  Beautiful hibiscus surrounded the pool area making for a very lovely backdrop for our visitContinue reading “First Leg of our European Adventure”

Last night we stayed at Country Inn and Suites but we had to return the car to the airport by noon today so I thought I booked the Crown Plaza at the airport.  We headed out at 9:30 – Bruce didn’t want to feel panicked if we happened to get lost.  And of course onContinue reading “Crazy Driving in Panama City”

We left Pedasi at 7 am this morning after giving Victor, a really nice the guard at the ocean lofts, the food and paper goods we did not use.  During our stay Victor was helpful with our Spanish lessons and was always available if we needed anything.  He made Linda and I cups out ofContinue reading “Panama City – The Last Leg of our Journey”

We woke up this morning to bright, sunny skies, happy to have our last day be such a beautiful one.  I’ve been working on finding a place for us to come back to next year and nothing has quite moved me.  I was corresponding with two agents, Jade and Sylvi from Sol International and theyContinue reading “Our Last Day in Pedasi”

It was one of those days. It started out raining and rained on and off all day.  I heard from the realtor about a property we wanted to see, but waited around for hours to see if we could set it up for today. Linda and Stan came down to our place and I friedContinue reading “When We can’t Make Up Our Minds – Do Nothing”

i can’t believe we only have 3 more days in Pedasi.  We’ve grown pretty comfortable here, know a few people and can get by with our limited Spanish.  I have to say the Panamanians have been very welcoming and patient with us.  The people we’ve met have been warm and friendly and have helped usContinue reading “Frolicking on the Beach”