by Penny Zibula | Feb 27, 2015 | Central and South America, Weekly Wow!
Between a Rock and a Harness. Unable to get my right foot up high enough to reach the next crevice, I felt my left shoulder seize up from the effort of trying to pull myself up the rock face just a little higher. With a combination of resignation and regret, I let go.... by Penny Zibula | Feb 13, 2015 | Central and South America, Weekly Wow!
Extraordinary Talent + Sensitivity + Down-to-Earth Demeanor = One Class Act. “Dry your hands,” Simon called from the doorway of the Hotel Valle Escondido staff break room. “You have a visitor.” I was halfway through the latest load of dirty dishes that had come down... by Simon Lock | Feb 5, 2015 | Central and South America
No Longer Down in the Mouth ~ by Simon Well time has flown by, and it has been almost a year since I wrote about one of our prime motivations for our first visit to Panama to attend to some dental work. It is time to write the long overdue followup that I promised... by Penny Zibula | Jan 2, 2015 | Central and South America, Weekly Wow!
Taking It One Step at a Time It was only 90 steps to the top of the Pyramid of the Magician, but they were very steep, I’ve always been uncomfortable with heights and there was my unborn child – in the process of becoming Gary – to consider. Still, I... by Penny Zibula | Jan 2, 2015 | Central and South America, Europe, North America
Highlights of 2014 For the most part, the past year has been nothing short of terrific. I say “for the most part,” because C.J., my 16-year-old early 2000’s four-legged traveling companion, crossed the Rainbow Bridge in August. And because as the year closes out we... by Penny Zibula | Nov 21, 2014 | Central and South America, Weekly Wow!
A Perfect Blend of History and Nature. While in Panama earlier this year, we drove from our rented digs in Boquete to visit Volcan high in the western highlands. But as usual, it was the unplanned surprise that WOWed us. Based on a conversation with an American expat...