I just sent a letter via the post office here in Panama, to the US. There was no one in line at the only post office in Las Tablas, a town of 25,000 or so people. There was one lady
Panamanian Colonoscopy
Grab a cup of coffee and settle into a comfortable chair, this is a long one. This is the story of “Allison Gets a Colonoscopy in Panama”. I had no intention of sharing this on Panama Pause with 244 friends,
Pedasi High and Low
We were at the Beach Club near where we live, this weekend. I played poker (Dan) while Allison and the girls sat/played at/in the pool. I took these two pictures. It’s on it’s own beautiful beach. It’s very picturesque. But
Knives At School
You know you aren’t in the USA when your daughter is told to bring a knife to school. They are learning food names in English class and they’ll be making a salad. UPDATE: 52 minutes later it turns out we
Just Another Day at Public School
Hearing from the girls about their day at Panamanian public school is always good for a laugh. Yesterday both girls had eventful days. Haley has a new schedule that we worked out with Spanish lessons and her public school. Three
Rainy Season
This is Dan. It’s our rainy season which means it gets green here. VERY green. The good news is, “rainy” doesn’t mean Oregon rain. Like constant, depressing, wanna-take-a-razor-to-your-wrist rain. We just get a few thunderstorms a week and maybe 3-4
Fashionista
Zoe’s fashion sense is really stifled by the public school uniforms. It makes for a smoother process in the morning getting ready for school but the girl is frustrated she can’t express herself properly. The school dress code is strict:
Back in Panama
All 4 Shermans are now back in Pedasi, Panama after a fun-filled trip to Florida. We have returned to the wet season with daily thunder and lightning storms. Last night the disco was blaring until 1:30 and then the thunder
Travel Changes You
Phase 1 of “Pause from Panama” has ended and Dan and Zoe are on their way back to the land of the humidity! We had a wonderful time in Orlando. It’s just the right place for a vacation. We did
Pause from Panama
Tomorrow we depart for our first “pause” from Panama. It’s time for another border run to reset the clock on our tourist visa, the girls are out of public school for a week vacation and we want Haley to continue