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new_soil wrote:

Hello Patti,

I, too, am a single lady, and am looking to retire in Panama. My quest for information just began. Retirement is another 6yrs out for me...if I wait that long.

This is the first site that I've joined in my search for info. As I find other single women who plan to move/have moved there, I will inform you...please do likewise.

Anna

Good luck in your journey. It will be a fascinating one!
There are also some excellent expat groups on Facebook听

Patti

new_soil wrote:

Hello Nystp,

I am following your posts, Patti's, Auntie Flo's and John's. This being my 2nd day on this site, I have to say that your statement,

"I happen to love the ocean; love the possibility of living among the people of Panama, not in a gated community, or a community made up exclusively of expats. Living in an area with less rainfall, less mold; a lower cost of living, and respect for the heritage of Panama and Panamanians, is the place I would prefer to be"听

is similar to what I posted (I think in my profile), stating that I wish to live among the people of the land...not hidden away in an expat compound.

There's yet a few years till my retirement, so I'm just beginning my search for information.听 I will wait another year or two (things can be drastically different then)before taking a trip to Panama.听 This will allow me time to learn the language....right now I know very basic requests.

Would be nice if you can share some pictures of the land and sites that you visited.

Thanks much,
Anna

new_soil wrote:

I live in the San Joaquin Valley (Merced County). However I am a native San Franciscan...moved to Merced in 1997.

Your blog has been very interesting, I truly appreciate your posting the detailed monthly expenses, budget, etc..

Though I live in a place that gets very hot, and can also be humid...I must have air conditioning...otherwise I get sick from the heat.听 I would love to move near to the ocean, or at least a short bus/taxi ride to it.

Well my quest has just began. I will continue to read, write, and ask questions.

Thank you

new_soil wrote:

Kris,

For a point of reference, Merced County is 1-hour north of Fresno, CA. As an example of how hot it already is getting....Thurs thru Sunday temps will range from 90 to 104 degrees F.

Anna

Nystp wrote:

New_soil,
I just now saw the message you had addressed to me, sorry for the delay getting back to you.听 I have been researching panama for about 3 years and will be making my third trip, for 3 weeks, in June.听 I have pretty much decided on moving to the Azuero peninsula but this time I will be traveling with my sister.听 She wants to see more of panama so we will be covering the country from San Blas (Guna Yala) to Santa Catalina.

Not sure how it works on this forum but if I can figure out how to send and receive private messages, we could exchange email addresses and I could send updates and photos of my trip.听 My house is SOLD.听 I'm on the short list for making a more permanent move.听
Nystp

kristc99 wrote:

That's hot! You might find the beach areas of Panama perfect if you are used to those temperatures.

new_soil wrote:

Kris,

For a point of reference, Merced County is 1-hour north of Fresno, CA. As an example of how hot it already is getting....Thurs thru Sunday temps will range from 90 to 104 degrees F.

Anna

dk5752 wrote:

Want to retire where life is easy and affordable.听 Love everything having to do with nature!听 Have read other people's experiences in Panama and want to try it out.

Vie1961 wrote:

Hi

I live in Ottawa, Canada and am hoping to retire (early) in about 4-5 years.

I am a single woman and have been looking into Panama as my retirement haven, but have to admit I'm a little afraid of the unknown.听 I will have a lot of questions and doing a lot of reading about retirement overseas right now.听 I am new to this type of forum, but I think it is helpful so far.

However, I am reading mixed messages about Panama, some good and some bad.听

So far I'm looking at Las Tablas or Panama City.听 I don't like the cold so I'm not sure the mountains would be right for me. Transportation is important to me.听 Just concerned about having to go through getting a new drivers license after having my Canadian one for 35 years.听

A friend told me I should apply (in Canada) for an international drivers license.听 Does anyone know if that would suffice in Panama?

Also, I'm hearing mixed messages about the cost of shopping.听 Some are saying that there are two prices.听 One price for locals (which is less) and one price for foreigners/expats (which is more). Can anyone comment on this?

Sylvie

Vie1961 wrote:

Thanks Kris for your thoughts.听 I am planning to visit in summer 2014.听 Have picked up some books on learning Spanish and finding it difficult.听 However, I have a friend who has expressed an interest in joining me for a visit there and she is Spanish (originally from Spane).

Thanks again
Sylvie

jgkrstic wrote:

Hi Patti,

Was cost the only reason you changed your mind about retiring in Panama? Let me know what you think about Ecuador after your visit.听 We were looking at Panama and now Ecuador may be a better option.

鈥婭 just came back to Panama after spending 2 months in Ecuador. As much as I am a beach person, I didn't care for Salinas and the beaches. Dark clouds everyday, I believe I saw the sun three times in a month. Salinas was like a ghost town in June. Only one larger grocery store in the whole city. Quito and Cuinca is much nicer, but to cold for me, especially at night. The public transportation in both cities is excellent and .25 cents will take you all over the city. Both cities are very clean and people were pretty friendly. After Ecuador I visited Peru and couldn't wait to return back to Panama. For me it doesn't compare.