Carla is a person I would love to just sit down and chat with all day. So peaceful and pleasant. Just waiting for our passports to arrive and the airports to open.
Your place is beautiful Carla. Both Boquete and Volcan are beautiful. Can't wait to actually get there. What makes me want to live in Panama most, is how everyone describes the people. They seem to be friendly, kind and accepting. That is very important to me. Thank you for all the tips and info Carla!
I...why do I feel so much joy watching this video? The property looks so gorgeous, self expressed, relaxing and classic! Carla seems so well integrated, knowledgeable and practically idealistic - what a pioneer! Your videos are like a little vacation for me, please keep them coming!
A stunningly elegant and beautiful video from a person with great gravitas and wonderful gardens! (Don't let Carla Black kid you - she *is* a world class expert.)
Thank you Carla for sharing such an amazing positive and educational video. I can hardly wait for September 2021 to visit Panama on the relocation tour. I already knew that Panama is extremely beautiful, but I have to say, after seeing your video, it truly showed me that Panama is Paradise!
This is one of the best yet videos. Great aerial views of Volcan! Thank you Ms. Black for sharing your story and home with us. I love your dog's video bombing the interview. He/she added a nice touch to the video. Volcan and Boquete are both so lovely-I don't know which community I will call home in hopefully 2021. Jackie, thank you! Please keep the interviews and videos coming!
Hey Tina. So glad you liked the video of Carla's property/home. The video really does not even do it justice. The doggie wanted to be in on the action!!
Just lovely. Hope I meet Carla when I get there--I appreciate people who are a little different, down to earth and comfortable with themselves and their community. She and her husband have created a piece of heaven there in Volcan.
Oh we would love to meet Carla as soon as we get there! My husband and I and our 2 little children were planning on moving to Volcan in April, but covid has delayed that. We are just living one week at a time waiting for that border to open!!
The views of Carla's property are stunningly gorgeous.Kudos to your videographer, Jackie/PRTours!. WONDERFUL JOB!. Just beautiful!. That patio is lovely!!
Wow, video shows the most beautiful views I've ever seen of Panama. If my wife were alive we would be moving there, pronto, but I'm kind of easy going enough to stay pat playing in the garden during Spring and Summer and sitting under a maple tree having a cold beer once in a while. Panama seems to be a feast for the eyes and maybe the pocket book. Wish I were a kid again just to get out of America; it never was what we wanted it to be. I was born in '43, and from the time I was well aware in the 50's, saw that stress living under a government that was becoming more and more powerful would one day become a problem, and here we are now on the verge of economic and social collapse. I may be moving to Panama yet - if Silver goes to $50, I'm outta here. Sorry for the rant, and really enjoyed this video. ciao.
Nah, not to worry. You may not have to wait until silver goes to $50. And Panama is part of America. It's Central America. So, in anticipation, I'll say, Welcome to Panama! Sorry to read about your wife. Panama is very easy going, so you will like that aspect. Watch all of the3 videos so that you can see what I'm saying: ruclips.net/user/PanamaRelocationToursvideos?view=0&sort=da&flow=grid And you'll also see what I mean by not having to wait for Silver to be at $50. Enjoy the life you have. No sense in waiting for the last moment to be able to really soak it in. Take care. BTW, in some places in Panama you can buy a beer for less than $1, and a decent one at that.
Hi we live in Boquete. Before we lived in the city but my husband and I decided move here with our kids....and we are happy for it.....most in this time of pandemic....far from it
I try not to watch these videos and let jealousy wash over me but it's tough. Fantastic video and interview and information I never thought about even the sliding glass door part. Retirement in two years and then I'll be as happy and relaxed as she is.. 🙏🏾
Very good presentation and video by a smart, lovely lady:) It really encapsulated many things about Panama.Very positive and upbeat. I should only be so fortunate to have such neighbors, if i do move to panama next year or so.
im 60 but would i be able to live there at 62 living off of SS,im wondering.great video and well wishes to you and your husband...and the dog to,God Bless!
Eih Tone, If your SS is more than $1,000 and you don't have a lot of pre-existing debt, yes. My sis lived on $890/month for a couple of years before she got her promotion to $1,200/month. She bought a car brand new and is paying $180/month on it. Her apartment in the city was 2 bedrooms for $520/month with all utilities and internet included and a small shared courtyard. Now her new apartment in the suburbs is much more spacious and modern ~$720/month and is 2-bedrooms with a back yard. And now her hubby makes over $800/month extra. He's partially disabled. They pays for electricity which is about $50/month because she's an Air Conditioning hog. But it depends where you live because the farther you are from a major city, usually the lower the prices are. To get a very rough idea of rental property prices take a peek here: panamarelocationtours.com/rentals as a reference. Food is literally dirt cheap. So you won't go hungry. As long as you stay away from tourist traps and eat where the locals eat. Your groceries will also be very reasonable, as long as you stick to local brands. Definitely doable. All the best to you! Oh, I forgot to mention, you can easily complement your SS cheque by getting some online gigs. Very conservative you can easily get employment online that pays at the very least $6/hr to get started, but once you know what you're doing you can up that rate. If the online employer is from outside of Panama, your income will not be taxed by Panama. So, all that said, you may be able to retire _before_ you hit the age of 62. You can probably retire right now! Good luck! Hope that helps.
Loved your video Carla!! The descriptions of all you have done there and about the people was so encouraging!! Now all we have to do is get the corona virus behind us!!
Have been following your channel. Nice knowledge. Starting from a similar place and want to be able to unshackle for choice, all the best with the journey and excited to follow along.💪
Gorgeous property! I imagine you have spent a great deal of time getting it just right. Do you personally maintain those gardens? Who mows the grass? And how often does it need to be mowed? I assume it grows year round, correct? Do you grow fruit trees or berries or avocados? And do you bike? I bike the rails to trails here in the US and wonder if biking is really an option in Panama. If it isn't common, then it's likely that biking probably isn't too safe on the roads. Or are bikes commonplace? Thanks for any info or links to info you can offer!
Hi Carla! Thanks for sharing your journey! We have been considering both CR and Panama and I agree that renting first makes a lot of sense for the reasons you shared. I don't believe that you discussed the weather there but I think it's in the "Land of Eternal Spring" zone of the Chiriqui Valley, right?
There was no hurricane in Panama. It hit Nicaragua and Honduras. But north of Volcan, in Cerra Punta there was a lot of damage because of the excessive rain.
you normally dont find big nest of bees because in panama rains to much, but if you have one you just call the exterminator and they come and take care of that or if you wanna be an activist just call a bee farmer and they will come and try to move the nest but this bee farmers are not located in all panama just in chiriqui and some parts
What 30 years of persistence and hard work can do, absolutely beautiful!
Carla is a person I would love to just sit down and chat with all day. So peaceful and pleasant. Just waiting for our passports to arrive and the airports to open.
Your place is beautiful Carla. Both Boquete and Volcan are beautiful. Can't wait to actually get there. What makes me want to live in Panama most, is how everyone describes the people. They seem to be friendly, kind and accepting. That is very important to me. Thank you for all the tips and info Carla!
aldean fenton, beautiful comment! I feel the same way! I’m retiring from the fire service in 2 years and my wife and I can’t wait to get there.🙏❤️
Carla, congratulations you live in paradise.
I...why do I feel so much joy watching this video?
The property looks so gorgeous, self expressed, relaxing and classic! Carla seems so well integrated, knowledgeable and practically idealistic - what a pioneer!
Your videos are like a little vacation for me, please keep them coming!
Yes... I could feel my shoulders actually unclenching as I watch this lovely place and listen to her.
Living in boquete is like having a long long vacation...welcome to panama..
A piece of heaven on earth
And yet another video of happy people in a incredibly beautiful setting. Panama, please open up soon.
If it sounds to good to be true...
A stunningly elegant and beautiful video from a person with great gravitas and wonderful gardens! (Don't let Carla Black kid you - she *is* a world class expert.)
Thank you Carla for sharing such an amazing positive and educational video. I can hardly wait for September 2021 to visit Panama on the relocation tour. I already knew that Panama is extremely beautiful, but I have to say, after seeing your video, it truly showed me that Panama is Paradise!
Love your beautiful gardens! I’m from Venezuela and married to a panameño too! 🎄🎅🧑🎄🍁‼️
Glad you enjoyed the video!
This is one of the best yet videos. Great aerial views of Volcan! Thank you Ms. Black for sharing your story and home with us. I love your dog's video bombing the interview. He/she added a nice touch to the video. Volcan and Boquete are both so lovely-I don't know which community I will call home in hopefully 2021. Jackie, thank you! Please keep the interviews and videos coming!
Hey Tina. So glad you liked the video of Carla's property/home. The video really does not even do it justice. The doggie wanted to be in on the action!!
Panama was my home 1984-1987. I miss it so much. I hope to return as soon as things open back up. Nice video Thank you. 🙏
Panama was great from 1984-1987. Today it's superb! Enjoy!
Just lovely. Hope I meet Carla when I get there--I appreciate people who are a little different, down to earth and comfortable with themselves and their community. She and her husband have created a piece of heaven there in Volcan.
I continue to watch video after video. Jackie is right, there is something for everyone in Panama.
Wow looks like paradise, great looking place
Oh we would love to meet Carla as soon as we get there! My husband and I and our 2 little children were planning on moving to Volcan in April, but covid has delayed that. We are just living one week at a time waiting for that border to open!!
IF You need any help I can do it whenever you come to Chriquí Panamá
Thank you Carla for your interview & information! Your home & gardens are absolutely beautiful!!
The views of Carla's property are stunningly gorgeous.Kudos to your videographer, Jackie/PRTours!. WONDERFUL JOB!. Just beautiful!. That patio is lovely!!
Thanks! We're so glad you like the video!!
Every video I watch you all seem so relaxed and happy. As soon as the borders open I will get the guide and we travel there.
Wow, video shows the most beautiful views I've ever seen of Panama. If my wife were alive we would be moving there, pronto, but I'm kind of easy going enough to stay pat playing in the garden during Spring and Summer and sitting under a maple tree having a cold beer once in a while. Panama seems to be a feast for the eyes and maybe the pocket book. Wish I were a kid again just to get out of America; it never was what we wanted it to be. I was born in '43, and from the time I was well aware in the 50's, saw that stress living under a government that was becoming more and more powerful would one day become a problem, and here we are now on the verge of economic and social collapse. I may be moving to Panama yet - if Silver goes to $50, I'm outta here. Sorry for the rant, and really enjoyed this video. ciao.
Nah, not to worry. You may not have to wait until silver goes to $50. And Panama is part of America. It's Central America. So, in anticipation, I'll say, Welcome to Panama! Sorry to read about your wife. Panama is very easy going, so you will like that aspect. Watch all of the3 videos so that you can see what I'm saying: ruclips.net/user/PanamaRelocationToursvideos?view=0&sort=da&flow=grid And you'll also see what I mean by not having to wait for Silver to be at $50. Enjoy the life you have. No sense in waiting for the last moment to be able to really soak it in. Take care. BTW, in some places in Panama you can buy a beer for less than $1, and a decent one at that.
Hi we live in Boquete. Before we lived in the city but my husband and I decided move here with our kids....and we are happy for it.....most in this time of pandemic....far from it
I love the background music, I envision being on the back of a horse with this music..
Thank you for sharing your experience. Beautiful grounds & home!!
I try not to watch these videos and let jealousy wash over me but it's tough. Fantastic video and interview and information I never thought about even the sliding glass door part. Retirement in two years and then I'll be as happy and relaxed as she is.. 🙏🏾
Thank you Carla! I admire how much you have accomplished over the years. I hope that I am able to meet you some day🙂
I hope so too!
What a special garden. Thank you so much for sharing your life and thoughts.
You are so welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!
That's our wonderful Carla! Great video. Great interview.
Lovely home....what a fabulous pond....Thank you!
Very good presentation and video by a smart, lovely lady:) It really encapsulated many things about Panama.Very positive and upbeat. I should only be so fortunate to have such neighbors, if i do move to panama next year or so.
im 60 but would i be able to live there at 62 living off of SS,im wondering.great video and well wishes to you and your husband...and the dog to,God Bless!
Eih Tone, If your SS is more than $1,000 and you don't have a lot of pre-existing debt, yes. My sis lived on $890/month for a couple of years before she got her promotion to $1,200/month. She bought a car brand new and is paying $180/month on it. Her apartment in the city was 2 bedrooms for $520/month with all utilities and internet included and a small shared courtyard. Now her new apartment in the suburbs is much more spacious and modern ~$720/month and is 2-bedrooms with a back yard. And now her hubby makes over $800/month extra. He's partially disabled. They pays for electricity which is about $50/month because she's an Air Conditioning hog. But it depends where you live because the farther you are from a major city, usually the lower the prices are. To get a very rough idea of rental property prices take a peek here: panamarelocationtours.com/rentals as a reference. Food is literally dirt cheap. So you won't go hungry. As long as you stay away from tourist traps and eat where the locals eat. Your groceries will also be very reasonable, as long as you stick to local brands. Definitely doable. All the best to you!
Oh, I forgot to mention, you can easily complement your SS cheque by getting some online gigs. Very conservative you can easily get employment online that pays at the very least $6/hr to get started, but once you know what you're doing you can up that rate. If the online employer is from outside of Panama, your income will not be taxed by Panama.
So, all that said, you may be able to retire _before_ you hit the age of 62. You can probably retire right now! Good luck! Hope that helps.
Watching these videos makes me want to return home.
Feel the same
Loved your video Carla!! The descriptions of all you have done there and about the people was so encouraging!! Now all we have to do is get the corona virus behind us!!
Absolutely!!
Again a wonderful insight into another part of Panama. Thank you.👍🏻
Wow!!! what a beauty congratulations!
Wow. Gorgeous property. Talented owners. I'd love to meet snd talk.
Absolutely
Lovely video, so very happy for you and your husband that you were able to live your best life…
Have been following your channel. Nice knowledge. Starting from a similar place and want to be able to unshackle for choice, all the best with the journey and excited to follow along.💪
thank you for sharing Carla. Your home and property are breath taking beautiful!
You are so welcome!
Excellent video with some great perspectives. Definitely a lot to think about. Thank you.
Love your place. Such a joy I wish I was a brave person. I will like to move there.
What an oasis!
It really is a Garden of Eden!
Excellence . I will be retire in two year
I will be looking into a area that place , looks great!
Volcan is absolutely beautiful
So natural place Panama for living I like panama
Gorgeous property! I imagine you have spent a great deal of time getting it just right. Do you personally maintain those gardens? Who mows the grass? And how often does it need to be mowed? I assume it grows year round, correct? Do you grow fruit trees or berries or avocados? And do you bike? I bike the rails to trails here in the US and wonder if biking is really an option in Panama. If it isn't common, then it's likely that biking probably isn't too safe on the roads. Or are bikes commonplace? Thanks for any info or links to info you can offer!
great person and film
Thanks,you were very informative.
Glad it was helpful!
Beautifuuuul setting
Lucky you!
Great video don't stop 💯
Love love love the video
Great video
Hi Carla! Thanks for sharing your journey! We have been considering both CR and Panama and I agree that renting first makes a lot of sense for the reasons you shared. I don't believe that you discussed the weather there but I think it's in the "Land of Eternal Spring" zone of the Chiriqui Valley, right?
Yes, Volcan has spring like weather all year.
Nice video.
Gardening is medicinal.
It's relaxing!
@@PanamaRelocationTours I agree! I'm doing it right now.
Is she still into cycling? I would love to hear about what that's like in the Volcan/Quiriqui area.
check out some of our other videos about Volcan.
I like your style. How is the safety of the water?
Great advice. I hope to get there next year to start investigating areas. One is Alto Boquete, any thoughts on that area would be appreciated. Thx
I have a few questions . Why are what appears to be swimming pools being used as ponds? What is the type of wood used for cabinets in the kitchen?
the ponds where designed to be ponds, not swimming pools. Looks like cedro wood.
Has the hurricane affected you? I hope everything for the people affected is good.
There was no hurricane in Panama. It hit Nicaragua and Honduras. But north of Volcan, in Cerra Punta there was a lot of damage because of the excessive rain.
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One question for any Panamanian, with all those trees how do you exterminate safely those large comehen nests on your property?
you normally dont find big nest of bees because in panama rains to much, but if you have one you just call the exterminator and they come and take care of that or if you wanna be an activist just call a bee farmer and they will come and try to move the nest but this bee farmers are not located in all panama just in chiriqui and some parts
Why does someone who didn't know Spanish speak with a Spanish accent? Hehe
Carla is fluent in Spanish now!