Our tourist guide, Dennis, suggested that we eat traditional Panamanian food. “What is Panamanian food?” I asked. “Empanadas, Ropa Vieja, stuff like that,” he said. “I’ve already had empanadas.” “Were they made out of corn?” he asked. To which, I had to reply, no. But let’s stop here for a second. Like its indigenous people, … Continue reading Best of Panamanian Food: Ropa Vieja
Last time, I mentioned my lack of inspiration to blog while here in Panama. So part of the reason is I’ve yet to find something uniquely Panamanian. Food, architecture, currency, and fashion all seem to have origins elsewhere, and they haven’t changed since they arrived. Our entire time visiting, two things have been touted as … Continue reading In Search of
Parts of an older part of Panamá are still standing in an area called Casco Viejo (Old Quarter). If you’d like to learn what Panamá Viejo is and how these ruins came to be, click here. Otherwise, the remainder of what you’re about to read is based on my observation about these remains. Some remains … Continue reading Ruins (Casco, Viejo, Panamá
“You’re staying here for 30 days?” Daniel, our personal transport driver asked. Then, he said, “That’s a month. Why? What are you doing here for a month?” That’s when I knew Panamá was a little odd. What kind of citizen of a country, state, or city doesn’t think their country or city is fabulous? If … Continue reading Panamerica…I mean Panamá
Dwight and I are in Panamá now. Here’s how we did it: Continue reading How to Travel from Costa Rica to Panamá
Garlands Abroad 