It’s Groundhog Day in Panama! Well, actually it’s Flag Day but it feels like the movie Groundhog Day because we did the exact same parade today as we did yesterday. I thought maybe there would be more people in the
Zoe’s Parade #1
Sometimes 12 hours feels like it lasts a week. Especially when you add in a power outage, a disco, a very long parade and, of course, heat and humidity. Yesterday was Dia de Difuntos. It’s like Memorial Day in the
The School “Cafeteria”
Another guest post from Haley: Imagine the smelly, sketchy hot dog stand in the corner of the state fair that everyone is avoiding. That would be the best way of describing my school’s “cafeteria”. Although, when I say cafeteria, I
Spiderman in Panama
For kids, I think Halloween is one of the hardest holidays to miss when you no longer live in the USA. If you think about it, what makes Halloween fun is the costumes, your friends and then all the strangers
The Long Errand
In case you ever need to pick up your daughter’s uniform for her baton twirling, I’ve taken the time to write out the instructions for you. You can thank me later. Step 1: Receive a note from the school with
Zoe’s Computer Class
We have another guest blogger this week. Zoe, age 9 and in 4th grade, has an experience to share with you: Last week we switched to a new schedule at Pedasi public school. With the new schedule we have lunch
Haley Rocks Math
We have a guest blogger today. Haley, age 13, grade 8, has a little story about her day at school today: Going to public school in Panama can be really boring, especially in certain classes. Most teachers here only lecture,
The Day After
In case you were admiring those cute dresses worn by the little girls in my last post, you’ll be happy to know they got another chance to wear them! On Saturday around 5 p.m. the disco down the street started
Toddlers and Tiaras and Staples
Last night Zoe and I went to an event down the street. The best way to describe it is like a Panamanian Homecoming Court for 4-5 year olds. It was the coronation of some nina for something involving the town.
Before and After Perspective
Anniversaries are a good time for reflection so now that we’ve just passed our 1-year mark in Panama, I thought I’d do a little before and after. BEFORE is our thinking before we came to Panama. AFTER is what we