Detailing my adventures when I lived in Panama
Grocery Carts in Grocery Stores in Panama Panamanians don’t let you push your grocery cart through when you get to the cash. In fact, most of the aisles in the grocery stores are so narrow, they wouldn’t fit through there anyway. Because they don’t allow this, you have to leave the cart behind you as … Read more
One positive thing about Panama is the freedoms they have. This can also be a negative, but here’s why it’s positive if you can withstand all the negatives… The first time I went on a bus, a guy jumped on, stood in the isle & started yapping away in Spanish. I eventually asked my companion … Read more
So if you are the type that likes Peace & Quiet, Panama is probably not the country for you because of the noise pollution in Panama. Not unless you can find a house in a remote area away from the locals & not in the myriad of large complexes they have all over the place … Read more
The Drama Behind Realtors & Lawyers in Panama Be VERY VERY careful when you deal with Realtors & Lawyers in Panama. First, there’s no MLM here in Panama. They have some site that’s meant to make you think it’s MLM, but it’s not. It used to be called SLM Panama, but I see now as … Read more
In Panama this apartment I started renting seems to have water issues. I’ve only been here since July 4th (today is the 18th, 2011) & the water has been shut off or isn’t accessible twice now. I work from my home, so this is a problem for me, but it wasn’t a probem in the … Read more
So for the last month I’ve been trying to find a cordless phone that has the headset jack in it. No LUCK anywhere. There was one store that had one, but the handset was HUGE & I wasn’t buying some 1980’s handset LOL Then FINALLY I found one yesterday, purchased it & thank GAWD the … Read more
One thing you have to know about is the Albrook bus station in Panama City, Panama. It’s where all the local AND long distance buses depart from including traveling to Costa Rica. I had a hard time finding the Albrook site because when you search in English, nothing ever shows up. Just remember to use … Read more
You aren’t allowed to use cell phones in banks. Even if you wanted to text, the security guard will tell you no.