I was truly impressed by this book by Ida Vallarino. The love that went into it, and the accuracy of its models makes this a great gift for Casco fans or Panama fans. Ida Vallarino worked small models of the…
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Casco Viejo Panama What is great about this time of the year is that people take time to spend it together and share with others. Here are some photos of the small parties I`ve seen in the neighborhood, from local…
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I woke up with a romantic vein today and changed my computer`s wallpaper to this photo of this beautiful kiss. The paint is at the Carlos Endara Museum in Casco Viejo, painted on the ceiling of one of the…
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Panama Casco Viejo Last night was the lightning of Casco Viejo`s Christmas Tree at Plaza Francia. The group of parents and children walked singing from Plaza Herrera all the way to the point of the peninsula. This event will be…
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Panama Casco Viejo Strolling Sunday morning, taking photos of Casco Viejo`s beautiful balconies. I think I`ll re name the town into the “Town of a Thousand Balconies”.
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Panama, Casco Viejo Paul Gauguin lived in Panama in 1887, during the construction of the French Canal. Living in “Panama”, of course, meant to live in “Casco Viejo”, which was the only thing going at the time. Eventually he decided…
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Casco Viejo, Panama It is hot! wao. Yesterday rained “cats and dogs”. But after that, you could feel it, almost like an old friend walking towards you: it is summer! Say hi! And today, here it is: hot, sunny and…
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Panama Casco Viejo Throughout the year, local volunteers team up kids to play soccer (in Panama we call it “futbol”). The kids love it, and it helps to keep them engaged, working in teams and out of the streets. This…
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Panama, Casco Viejo First Street welcomed last week Veggie Moon, Casco Viejo`s first elegant gourmet fish/vegetarian restaurant. Now, before we start mixing labels! I know that trying to pin down this can be tricky. Let`s clarify something right away: this…
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Panama, Casco Antiguo Christmas is here! and events are starting to pile up for December. Here is the short list so far: December 7th & 14th: 5 p.m. Carols at Plaza Herrera, near the Boyaca park. This is organized by…
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