One Beautiful Day in Panama

Bridge At Sunset

admin — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 02:18:46 +0000

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 happened to come on July 4th this year, with a nice sunset it’s rather breathtaking.

Biodiversity Museum

admin — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 19:04:02 +0000

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 quite a list of celebrities. We all are patiently awaiting for opening day. (http://www.biomuseopanama.org) “The Bridge of Life project is a clearinghouse of nature, culture, economy, and life: a place of learning, discovery, national pride, and a new appreciation of the natural wealth of Panama. - Panama is the museum. Bridge of Life is the interchange.”

Art Rediscovered

admin — Mon, 03 May 2010 13:02:10 +0000

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 themselves in this quaint area of Panama City. Pictured here are painters in the streets and a small group of on lookers at a recent event called Art Block. Businesses, galleries, artists and street performers of all kinds fill the streets and sidewalks in hopes of creating a greater awareness of art and art lovers alike.

Down on the Farm

admin — Thu, 22 Apr 2010 21:19:50 +0000

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 Panama.

Not bad for a buck

admin — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 03:00:08 +0000

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 these peppers did not last for long!

Cityscape

admin — Sun, 18 Apr 2010 21:58:34 +0000

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 Casco Viejo (the “old quarter”) and now the government is discussing the possibility of building another bridge over the Panama Canal to extend it further west of the city. This is one “belt” that is stretching to cover an ever-growing urban “waistline”!

Border Crossing

admin — Fri, 09 Apr 2010 01:50:08 +0000

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.

Indigenous Life

admin — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 17:16:20 +0000

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.

Water Lily

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:56:00 +0000

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 roughly 70 different species of water lilies around the world, tropical water lilies are capable of blooming during both the day and night.

Ron Abuelo Sweets

admin — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:22:43 +0000

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.