by Penny Zibula | Jun 3, 2014 | Europe
Ever since Kevin, as a teenager, saw Mel Gibson’s magnificent portrayal of William Wallace in Brave Heart, he has had a constant itch to visit Scotland. So the morning of February 26, 2013 found Kevin and me catching the early train out of the northern English city of... by Penny Zibula | Apr 19, 2014 | Central and South America
Boquete: The Town that Loves to Celebrate If there ever was a town that embraced the spirit of celebration, it would be Boquete. While folks in the U.S are freezing their butts off from January through March, it is summer time in Panama. The weather is dry and... by Penny Zibula | Mar 6, 2014 | Accommodation, Central and South America
If there’s anything I hate, it’s sticker shock. We ran into a good bit of that while trying to find a hotel for three nights in Panama City prior to our return home after our glorious month in Boquete. Then we came across Hotel CentroAmericano. Located near various... by Penny Zibula | Feb 10, 2014 | Central and South America
Life’s a Beach, and then You Enjoy the Heck Out of It Through our spotty internet access, we’re hearing the reports from home about snow, ice, stranded motorists and the complete inability of anyone to deal with it. Were we there, we would be having a hard time... by Penny Zibula | Jan 26, 2014 | Central and South America
Down in the Mouth in Panama by Simon One of our purposes for visiting Panama was for me to have some long overdue dental work performed. You might ask why one would want to visit a dentist in a foreign country rather than having the work done close to home. Well it... by Penny Zibula | Jan 25, 2014 | Accommodation, Central and South America
Six Legs on the Ground in Panama: First Impressions The current temperature is in the low 70’s, with a light breeze rustling the tree branches. There is the sound of birds and a dog barking in the distance. I can hear Simon preparing the barbecue pit for the chicken...