http://blog.retirementwave.com Photos of Panama from RetirementWave.com members Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:18:46 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Who? Jeff  Where? Panama Canal and City,  The Bridge Of The Americas, which connects Panama City to the western part of the country by crossing the entrance to the canal. There are many pictures of this otherwise rather normal looking bridge, but on many nights such as this one, which ... http://blog.retirementwave.com/?p=368 Who? Mary  Where? Amador Causeway  Panama's very own biodiversity museum designed by world renowned architect, Frank Gehry, is currently under construction,  located on the Causeway of Amador just minutes outside of downtown Panama City.  The museum has already attracted lots of attention and visitors from all over the world, including ... http://blog.retirementwave.com/?p=365 Who? Sara  Where?  Casco Viejo  In the streets of Casco Viejo, the old Spanish colonial part of Panama City that was named a Unesco World Heritage Site in 2003, is quickly becoming the center for art of all kinds.  There are numerous art galleries, restaurants, boutiques and artisan shops establishing ... http://blog.retirementwave.com/?p=361 Who?  Bob  Where?  In many nations, Pedro is at that age when he is starting retirement and wondering what happened to his waistline!  But Pedro has better things to do, in this case prepping horses for a couple crazy gringos out to see the farm on Lake Bayano in eastern ... http://blog.retirementwave.com/?p=359 Who?  Bob  What?  A dollar's worth of sweet red peppers (minus a couple eaten on the way home) and tomatoes purchased at a produce stand along the road outside Chepo, a city in eastern Panama about an hour from Panama City.  Country produce is not only cheaper, it's tastier and ... http://blog.retirementwave.com/?p=357 Who?  Bob  Where?  The construction of the new Cinta Costera (coastal beltway) has forever changed traffic patterns along the bay in Panama City.  This photo, taken from more than 40 floors up from a Retirement Wave member's condo unit, is a colorful example.  The Cinta is currently being extended to ... http://blog.retirementwave.com/?p=355  Who? Timothy  Where? Guabito, Panama (and Sixaola, Costa Rica) One of the few border crossings with Costa Rica, this one located on the Caribbean side, in the  Bocas Del Toro province. Believe it or not, countless fully loaded 18 wheel tractor trailers cross this bridge daily. http://blog.retirementwave.com/?p=352 Who? Athena Where? A young and timid Embera girl hides in the shadows while in the background construction for their community center is in process. It is said that indigenous groups live a simple life but not without tons of hard work. http://blog.retirementwave.com/?p=350 Who? Boen Where? Las Cumbres (The Summits) is located in the mountains just outside of Panama City. They also have a small lake surrounded by large estates full of green areas, pictured here is a small corner of the lake where the water lilies have staked their claim. There are ... http://blog.retirementwave.com/?p=348 Who? Grandpa Ron What?  In my historical apartment tonight, located in Bella Vista, I made rum cake, an old family recipe but with Ron Abuelo. I shared with my roommates. These will surely only get better. Life is delicious. http://blog.retirementwave.com/?p=346