Archive for Category: "central america"

A Heavy Dose of Patriotism in Panama

A Heavy Dose of Patriotism in Panama
By on February 20, 2012

November 1st began the mass placement of the Panamanian flag, the covering of every surface available in red, white, and blue. The lawns were swarming with them, the buildings showcased them proudly and even hung them from rooftops to the ground below.

Going to Church in Panama

Going to Church in Panama
By on December 16, 2011

Among the many things on my list of things to do as soon as I arrived in Panama (find the location of the nearest mall, find a hairdresser, budget accordingly) was to find a temporary home church

Surviving my Host Family in Panama

Surviving my Host Family in Panama
By on November 14, 2011

This is one of those times where I have to be extremely careful about what I say. I have checked and rechecked this to ensure that I am not caught in the act of defaming anyone’s character.

Emberá: The Indigenous Encounter

Emberá: The Indigenous Encounter
By on October 16, 2011

In Thursday’s lecture at my university here, FSU-Panamá, I listened to my opinionated professor tell us that the natives of Panama were awful cooks. “If I walk into a restaurant and see that they have an Indian man as a cook, I will leave immediately,” he told us

Lights, Camera, Panama Fashion

Lights, Camera, Panama Fashion
By on September 18, 2011

I will admit that after a few days of observing, I was a little (lot) disappointed by the Panamanian fashion. It literally looked like a live and walking DEB store everywhere I went