One of my favorite restaurants in Panama

I just love the Panamonte Restaurant. It has old world elegance and white table cloths, and really good food for a fair price. It is not as cheap as alot of places, but you always know you are going to get a really good meal when you go there. Plus they give you a 25% jubilato discount!! (It goes with a type of visa). They always have a huge boquet of large fresh flowers, and bring such good homemade bread in a basket with the cutest little embroidered hanky type cloth covering them. There are always fresh flowers on the tables and quiet, elegant service.

This is the view outside through the window. I will see about getting pictures of the inside next time there. My fav's are the Caesar Salad with chicken, it is really a great caesar!!! And the Salmon with dill sauce and aspargus is always wonderful when you feel the need for healthy food. And when you don't, the cheeseburger is great with avacado and fries and it comes to about $5.50 with the discount.

I will tell you about the bar/lounge area next time. It is so beautiful with outdoor seating and a huge fireplace. You can have your dinner out there too!

shopping for kitchen stuff

A new 2 story department store "Conways" opened up a few months ago in David, Panama. A mere 30 -45 minutes away from where I live. Everyone was very excited about this new place to shop. Much more modern than the other stores in town, and it has a fabulous kitchen department ! Felt a bit like I was in Macys and it was a good feeling. Prices are much better too!
They also have a nice cafe (coffee) shop area with tables and huge windows to enjoy a great cappachino.

To paint or not to paint...

I have decided to take painting classes! I have always wanted to learn how to make wonderful, colorful paintings. Here is my painting supply basket. It makes me feel artsy just looking at it! This is the terrace where the classes are held. An absolutely beautiful view and lovely place to be inspired. With only 3 people in class the teacher has lots of time to help.
The gardens are beautiful with lots of lush flowers.
Yep, I am going to paint!!!

Settling into Boquete, Panama

My new home in Boquete, Panama. A little casita walking distance to town which I will be doing since I have no car. Heres the taxi dropping me off with my luggage on the front porch. Picture on top is my neighbors (vecino's) across the street. Very small little houses that make my humble abode look like an estate.