Letters from Panama Newsletter

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Barefoot Spider Men of Panama

Panama's barefoot spidermen work at topping off high trees armed with only a machete.

Big Daddy's restaurant bounces back

Big Daddy's hotel and restaurant in Puerto Armuelles bounces back after the Virus.

Bin Laden Alive and Well (but has really cleaned up his act)

Kenneth Icaza a look alike for Osama Bin Laden proves that substance abuse can be beaten.

Birds on a Wire. The Avian Gladiators of Panama

Birds on a wire looks at the legal sport of cock fighting in Panama a country with deep roots to the sport.

Costa Rica deported Osama bin Laden twice in one day Costa Rica border Osama's office

Costa Rica termed him an unwelcome visitor 19 times, but police used him as a translator.

Expats fix a road and a bridge in Panama

Expat group in Puerto Armuelles fix a road and a bridge in Panama to help the community.

Volcan’s singing Italian Ice Cream Maker.

Volcan's singing ice cream maker provides great Italian gelato with a musical twist.

High Dining in MANA'S new Cerro Punta Restaurant.

Mana Cerro Punta is possibly the highest restaurant in Panama, located in the Shangri-La valley of the Chiriqui Highlands.

Lalo's Tractor; A Lesson in Survival.

Massey Ferguson built a remarkable tractor back in the 1950's, one is still running in Panama

The Last Voyage of the Sailing Vessel Jasman.

The story of the final days of a once proud sailing ship that was lost in a storm off the coast of Panama

Living in Puerto Armuelles, Panama

Life in the new retiree hot spot of Puerto Armuelles Panama. The new hospital, baseball stadium, fish market and more.

Monty the Mad Moorhen.

A weird and amusing story of a Moorhen that likes to sit on people's heads.

Panama, A Night in a Museum.

Museum or B&B in Puerto Armuelles offers unique accommodation. Built by the United Fruit Company in the 1920’s.

A Sixty Year Embrace, a story of Panama

A sixty year embrace between two childhood friends and a story of a rebuilt life.

TSUNAMI, Puerto Armuelles Prepares.

Tsunami preparedness takes place in the port city of Puerto Armuelles Panama.

Volcan's Amazing Tire Art

Volcan, in Panama has become a world leader in tire art displayed on its streets.

Volcan Parade of Flowers. Dancers, Drums, Dresses and Devils.

Volcan, Panama, Parade of Flowers was the biggest parade so far of the yearly parade of flowers.

VOLCAN paving the way for the future

Volcan is literally paving the way for a better future with infrastructure upgrades.

Volcan Opens First REAL ALE pub

Montana Sagrada is Volcan's first real ale pub with an authentic taste from old Ireland.

What are the People of Panama Really Like?

What are the people of Panama really like; a 15 year expat explains. The people of Panama are wonderful, warm and respectful people.