Great video. Thank you. I'm retired. I'll be traveling to Panama in 2025 and applying for the Pensionado Visa. I'm very excited about this new adventure in my life. Everything I have read about and learned about Panama has been very positive. My plan is to take private tours of Volcan and Boquete. May be there for 3 weeks. And, get the immigration lawyer to file my Visa application. Once the residency is permanent, I'll rent for possibly 6 months to a year and decide if I'm moving there permanently for the final chapter of my life.
@Pattybluehayes Hi Patty. I have been researching Panama, online, for about a year now. Lots of good information on youtube, such as from you and others. Also, PRT. My plan is to purchase their online guide. That should answer a lot of the high-level remaining details that would help me get this done effectively. I'm guessing that if my plan is to move to the Chiriqui region, then a lawyer in David would make the most sense, right?
@@Pattybluehayes Yes. PRT FB info may finally be the reason for me to use FB. I have never needed it. Patty, for my planned trip. Is the airport at David the closest one to Boquete and Volcan. I haven't looked or planned yet on how I will get to those towns from the US. But, do you know if it is possible to fly directly to David from the US? Or, should I plan to take a connecting flight from Panama City? BTW, I hope you don't mind all my questions. I do appreciate all the help, obviously.
@@peterdavila3045 I sometimes wish I’d never joined Facebook 😆 Yes, David is closest to Boquete/Volcan. You fly to the city and take a connecting flight. You can rent a car and drive if you have time and want to explore. The bus from pty to David is also an option, though a long drive. I recall the connecting flight fares being reasonable.
Hi Patty. So glad you shared your thoughts about getting older and how your priorities will likely change based on your health needs. I've been thinking about the same thing. I own a home with a garden and wonder if I will be better off in a condo when I can no longer tend my garden. Thank you for sharing your experiences in Panama. I'm also single with no children and am considering retiring to Panama...so I find your videos not only informatonal but inspiring.
Strong words from Patty........defeat. 😮 Tracing and fixing water leaks have driven many a person insane. I have also found that if you start purging early rather than at the last minute it becomes an easier, less painful process. Start with purging things you really don't care about to desensitize yourself to the process. I have donated four boxes of books to a local nonprofit used bookstore this summer. Last fall I couldn't have even thought about doing that let alone actually doing it. The process is getting easier for me and at times feel like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
I know, right, I don't use that word often But Amado is coming tomorrow, and my hope has been restored!!! Yes, giving yourself plenty of time for the purging process is the best, and to start with less sentimental/meaningful stuff. I had to do that after my divorce and it was incredibly difficult.
A lot of foreigners don’t know about others mountains in Penonome .! El Valle is the most expensive area ..! Come and look around Penonome . !! Is definitely more property’s at least have of the price or more than el Valle . I love Santa Rita , Cocle area . 👍🫶🏼🙌🌎🇺🇸🇵🇦😎
I've been to El Valle only once, and I'd say it has a very good vibe. I'd recommend anyone to come and visit. As a Panamanian I find many advantages of Panama.
Loved your video! You should be a counselor because you have a consoling, caring spirit. Your advice is wise and insightful. My husband and I are in our 70s and have just completed a tour of Panama with PRT. We will be back and are thinking about where to land. We have 2 large dogs and El Valle De Anton seems like a good fit, but the rental shortage may prove to be a challenge.Like you, I have seen a home in a beach community I love, but like you, the heat may be too much. We are also entertaining PC, but probably will first seek out mountain area since we have to home quarantine our dogs for 40 days and i don't like crowded spaces. Your patience amazes me! Thank you for being such a great role model and encourager.
@@CherylRennie-n8z Oh what kind words ☺️ thank you. I am a coach! I’m just not great with marketing my services 🤪 Have you checked out Cerro Azul? It’s in the higher elevation but close to Panama City. It’s the same developer who did Altos del Maria. It’s not impossible to find rentals here, but you almost have to already be here in town. Also look in to Altos de Campana, slightly higher elevation, relatively close to the city ☺️
So I did a tour with PRT. But it was a very small group because it was 2021 and the bus had to have lots of space between each person. It had some great pros and a few cons. One of the cons was that we did not go to all the places and see all the things that they normally did but in the end it was a slower pace which I enjoyed. I am still planning to go back when I get my SS, as I cannot afford any of the other visas. since I was solo, I would never have gone any other way. I have a few pieces of art that I will have a really hard time letting go of. Gotta figure that out. As far as the real estate deals go, I would not recommend doing it ANYWHERE without lots and LOTS of reflection. I have a house here in Cape Coral Florida. It was an impulse purchase. I had sold my house in NW Florida and was living in an apartment that I did not like. Buying the house was a long term and expensive solution to a problem that I could have solved by just moving to another rental. And now for me to leave and go to Panama, or anywhere, I will have to go through the process of selling this one.
I hope that real estate purchase will gain in value for when you sell it to move!!! We all have those personal learning lessons 🥴That slower pace tour and less crowded sounds nice! For the art, if it's not a huge sculpture or something, can you bring it with you? I brought all my mom's paintings, though I got rid of most of the frames due to the weight.
Never say never, but for me personally at this point in my life I would never consider buying a seaside condo/apartment in Panama. Rent yes, but not buy. The weather conditions in Panama are probably not that much different than in Miami. Best case scenario HOA fees go up exponentially to the point you can't afford to keep your property any longer. Worst case scenario is that your apartment/condo building is declared unsafe and you must vacate immediately.
I'm a single gal, late 50s, going to do the PRT next spring. Want to take early retirement and move somewhere soon. Can't handle the US anymore and I'm a fluent Spanish speaker and Panama has popped up on lots of lists. Glad you enjoyed the tour. Good to hear that, even with its limitations. I would never go solo either, as I'm not a very solitary person. I have a condo I'd need to sell, I'm in Wisconsin.
I agree, looking to the smaller retire in panama tours for a first look in February 2025. Looking at an interim living solution as I once sell my home I want to rent before heading to Panama! El Valle or Potrerillos are on my list to check out!
Really appreciate you sharing your experiences Patty! Panama is number one on our list, but Mexico may be our first toe-in-the-immigration-waters. It all depends on my wellness by the time we are “ready” [Not sure if I can handle the long flights to get to Panama yet] We took an initial stab at the kitchen during 2020…and now we started purging/organizing in earnest this summer 🎉. I agree w/ your rec’s on how to start, but I decided to tackle the most tedious [dvd’s/pics/books] sprinkled with timed forays into the mementos to minimize the emotional rollercoaster. Plus having my husband there helps it moving. And these challenges now seem even easier, less daunting with the initial success. There is a lot of satisfaction, freedom & feeling weightless thru this process. We wanna keep it so we can be mobile to decrease the stress of any subsequent moves. Patty I’m so glad you don’t regret your home, as I remember your enthusiasm for it at the beginning. You have a great mindset & I hope your roof gets well done fixed soon 🍀
@@templemoore3799 It is a very light and weightless feel when we purge stuff. I would like to do some more earnest purging 😆 Your health is the most important thing ✨🙏 Whatever your plans are, enjoy the process.
If that metal roofing was laid down the wrong way upon initial inspection, it's needs to be lifted off, piece by piece, and put down correctly... with the new screws etc to help hold it down ... haha, have had this problem in Canada.
Dear Patty, love your videos and thoughts on life - much as we fight it none of us are here forever - my trips to Panama City with the colors and smiles and culture has been a most enriching experience and I plan more trips soon - un poco Espanol - and a smile will make PTY a must go to place - just survived Hurricane Helene here in WNC w no property or personal damage but hurting for my NC friends some who have lot everything earthly to their name - will be a painful and slow recovery here - sadly
@@sammatthews8571 Oh gosh - I’m so heartbroken over the Helene damage. It’s just a huge scale catastrophe, the whole state was affected. The videos are gut wrenching. I’m so sorry for all the collective losses. 🙏
I’m trying to decide if I will keep my visa in case things change in the future however I’m so glad I had a plan B !!! I lived in Panama for 2 + years in the 1970’s and then retired to Boquete for a couple years before finally getting fed up with the road protests blocking all movement of gasoline, propane gas, food and even medical supplies!!! After living through 3 different protests I packed my belongings and off to the Philippines I went… the absolute best decision of my life !!! I still have a love for Panama and may return to visit friends but to live there things will need to change a lot ! Costs are not that great on land or housing or foods compared to Asia either …
@@tomandharpresents Wow, that’s a big move! Had you been to the Philippines before and spent time there? A lot of people left Panama because of those road blocks - and Chiriqui always seems to be the most impacted. I don’t understand how the government allows it. Glad you found a happy plan B ☺️
I’m surprised you never looked into International Living . They have Panama on their “best places to retire “ list year after year with workshops to meet and greet and get the lay of the land. Also, Nomad Capitalist on RUclips has very insightful videos.
Hi Patty, great vid and the scenery...sigh...one of the things I absolutely NEED to have when I move is nature and animals, lots of birds, and mountains. I take in every word you are saying, you're my fave channel now :). I find a lot of myself in you. I'm 57, no kids, divorced, have a condo in Wisconsin I will sell, have already finished purging most of my belongings bc I thought I was moving back to Mexico, but after my two trips this past year, that's not happening. I had to grieve the dream I thought I had, but it wasn't meant to be. So I'll be taking a week long tour next spring in Panama and possibly come stay at your casita on a separate trip bc you've kinda sold me on El Valle! haha I wouldn't buy, I'd rent. Thank you for your wisdom, your honesty and all the rest. I am slowly getting through all the rest of your great vids. QUESTION: are there opportunities to volunteer teach English there, do you think? I've been an ESL teacher for several years and love it and would like to continue doing that. (I'm also fluent in Spanish.) Sorry for the long post!!! haha Gracias!!!
@@brendalamalfa5030 The important thing is that you went to Mexico and your IGS said, no, not for me. You grieved that dream and are creating another! That’s wonderful. And you’ve been purging the stuff - you just need to have your Panama experience ✨
Good video Patty. You're right no one lasts forever, one day we all will be gone. In the meantime let's enjoy life to the fullest. I can't wait to go back to El Valle.
I posted my last comment before the end of the video. Great minds think alike. I am going through the same thing thought process now and I'm not even in Panama yet. Live outside Panama City as I begin my new life in Panama then as I get older (and probably need more health care) move into Panama City for the closeness of healthcare options.
Check out that Generation Tower project. The website doesn't mention the assisted living aspect, but Mike Kelly interviewed someone from Bern who talked about it. I think it's good to remain open-minded and practical. Also, for me, with no kids - the house might be a pain in the butt for someone to deal with after I'm dead.
@@Pattybluehayes I think that I had heard that project mentioned somewhere before, maybe even your RUclips channel. You put it back on my radar and I'm going to do some research on it tonight. TY!
Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am just 4.5 weeks from my first exploratory trip to Panama, and I'm counting down every day. I look forward to meeting you when I stay with our mutual friends at in El Valle. Good luck with your roof. That is so frustrating!
@@Pattybluehayes Yes, I'll be there during the second week of my stay. I'm doing Panama City, Torio, Boquete, El Valle, then back to Panama City all in two weeks. LOL
Wow, that leaky roof! I know how you feel, it's the last thing you want to fix or have a problem with. Hopefully the guy helping you finds the leak. Beautiful views in the restaurant and will keep that in mind when visiting. How are the mosquitos in Coronado? or in El Valle? I am just really afraid of getting Dengue fever. So true about the purging aspect being freeing in a sense. I went through 4 huge tupperware containers of photo albums and kept the ones I wanted in a small box. I don't really want anything digital because technology changes so fast that I might not be able to see them if I don't change to current technology which could be expensive. This way I just pull them out of a box. They are organized by year in a sandwich bag and that is it.
@@cl2385 The photos are hard to go through 🙏 Good going on getting it down to a small container. The mosquitos are not around in windy season as much as rainy season, but there are other biting bugs. There are stats you can read about for Dengue, it has a rise and fall of cases; though rarely fatal I believe.
I just finished watching.....thank you for all the awesome suggestions! I am currently TRYING to downsize my house.....I'm thinking very seriously about moving to panama! And, if I don't end up moving, then, I will have cleaned up the clutter!!!! LOL And your comments at the end are so true......I just turned 68, so, it's just so true. I am starting to really re-think EVERYTHING. All these years, I've just thought about my life in the same way. But, then, all of a sudden, our bodies start showing their age little by little, and reality sinks in. It's harder to do what we have always taken for granted. I'm finding even getting in and out of my bathtub is harder....I have to hang on to the wall as my balance is not what it used to be.....lol So, watching all these videos is great, but, even from a year ago when I started thinking about Panama, I find I am changing my mind on where and how I want to live out my golden years! I will be headed there sometime next summer.....I can't wait to finally check it out for myself and see if i can handle the heat and humidity....lol
@@susanbeno7724 Those tubs can be dangerous!! 😆 Yes, I’m really noticing my rethinking in acknowledgement of my age and future capabilities. I don’t want to leave because I have to, I’d rather move when I still have some pep and I really like the idea of cruises when I’m older - it’s easy travel ☺️ Make your trip and keep purging, little by little. I like Marie Kondo’s strategy of putting same items together; sweaters, pens, bowls, scissors - I was shocked how many of everything I had.
Patty, I'm so glad you found your Shangri-la in Panama. You're very well informed and are very intuitive .Good job! Thanks for sharing this insightful information with us.
My wife and I just watched. Great information and wisdom. My wife and I would love to share nachos with you some afternoon. We are staying at the Golden Frog for a week beginning on the 5th. Also I have been a builder all my life in the US but have worked in projects in the Amazon and Andes Mountains. Glad to inspect your roof if you want a second opinion. Thank you again for sharing your journey.
Hi , the problem with your roof is the roof being almost flat , like most buildings ( I guess that’s the way to make it cheaper ? ) If you gonna do a new roof , build one with higher angel or pitch . Best of lucks .
Thank you for your suggestions.We did a personal tour of Cerro Azul with a guide. It was too remote and I did not feel safe in the closest town of 24 DeDicembre.I loved a beach home in Las Lajas! But need discipline and rent first. I am also concerned about the heat. thought about the RV tour like you did, but it is so expensive now to RV and spaces and places are tight and limited. Will check out the other town you recommended thank you so much . Best of luck with your roof and getting reimbursed from the insurance that is another horror image in my mind about insurance reimbursements over there especially with the way people drive.😱 Maybe yet another good reason to live in PC where you don’t need a car !
@@CherylRennie-n8z There are advantages to living in the city, or on the outskirts, just over the canal. The insurance is crazy-making. My attorney is checking with an insurance attorney to see if I have any recourse. Paying 1,000 seems ridiculous. And there’s no penalty to the driver. No class required, no points off a license 😒
that is what I am doing right now -- digitizing my photos, cards and all sentimental items. Some books I have taken apart and digitized those as well...
Thank you for sharing this. I have been to Panama 2 x and hoping to get back in 2025. Would love to meet you and get more advice about rentals there. Best of luck on your roof project.
I would love it if you would do a walk thru of your Casita. And the changes you made. I have subscribed. I am very interested in Panama. I just found Torio Panama. Gosh that just looks so lovely. But where You are looks so refreshing...
@@sherrielynnmalcolm4722 There’s really a lot of variety for such a small country! Thank you for subscribing ✨I’m looking forward to getting to Pedasi to check it out.
Another great video, I always seem to say that! Lots of good advice! Part of the video you were standing outside of Finca Cecilia, is that a horse ranch or is it open to the public, its a beautiful area ? I was wondering about your final renovation of your property. Your original budget was around 50k, did you stay within that or did you exceed that? Curious because I wanted to see how costs are in Panama. In the USA, many home renos exceed 25-50% of the original budget.
@@mtngrl5859 Awwww, thanks ☺️☺️ I think it’s a chicken farm, that’s where so many of them are located, in La Mesa. Oh gosh, did I say 50k??? I think that was the budget for the casita build alone. I probably spent 125-150k, including furniture, curtains, etc. I think I was planning on at least 100k.
@@Pattybluehayes I was just curious on how much it went over budget. I figured that the casita was an add on, not part of your original calculation. A local architect in Chiriqui told me that price per sf ranged from about $100.00/sf for basic construction to about $135.00/sf for a high level of finish. La Mesa is a very pretty area, like all the white fencing.
@@mtngrl5859 La Mesa is very pretty - and that's up near the entrance to the Gaital Mountain hike. Someone told me there's a road that goes to the Caribbean but I'm not so sure about that!
Hola Patty, my thoughts are this video is something I needed to hear. You are so genuine and down to earth. Sweet lady, by sharing your deepest life thoughts, I can't thank you enough. Its definitely made me think about where I'm at in my life. I'm very grateful that God led me to you. I'm sorry to tell you I fell again last Thur. In my front yard. I injured a rib and a few other places. Im seeing a doctor tomorrow. I live in a place where the hurricane hit. By the time it got to us, It was 65 mph wind gusts. We had rain in NE TN. for 4 days. Some dams broke, lakes n rivers were flooded. Alot of ppl were displaced. 😢 Prayers 🙏 I was one of the blessed ones. Some tree damage, I live on a hill so no flooding. I also stilll would like to come visit you sometime next year. God bless you my friend!😊❤
Oh my. I'm so sorry about your fall, and that had to be so scary in the hurricane path. The stories and video footage are shocking. Ribs can be quite painful to heal, please take it easy, rest and more rest. You'll get to Panama.Thank you for your kind words.
I love this video! I am currently slow traveling through Panama house sitting & renting properties to see where I may want to settle. El valle is where I may be in November after a stay in Coronado. I’m happy to hear there is a community to get involved with!
Patty, many of Frank Lloyd Wright's roofs leaked. Once you step out of the ordinary, $hit happens. I am chasing a roof leak, too with no one to blame; I installed it! With these heavy rains, it is as if the entire roof is under flood waters!
Ugh, sorry you're dealing with a leak, too. I guess we are lucky comparatively - been watching some of the flooding footage from FL, NC. I guess I'd be more upset if a Wright designed home was leaking!
@@Pattybluehayes that is very compassionate of you to be thinking about the North Carolinians. I just found this shocking video made just 2 days ago by Dr Berg ruclips.net/video/PwNXDrXjOY8/видео.htmlsi=JNjL5s-XZxd9oebH
@@AnimalCharityRocks I have a playlist of my house renovation and finished walk through. I’m in El Valle - looking forward to summer! Been so very rainy 🌧️🌧️
Hi Patty, thanks for the video, i have seen several of yours. In fact for the last 3 years I was dreaming about the mountain towns of Panama. I flew into Panama City a month ago and then drove to Boquete. I would advise anyone with the same idea to catch the Bus or teke the plane to David. It's slow going, the roads are terrible, potholes everywhere. Boquete was nice but the smell of Diesel and Gas fumes was noticeable. It's 300 miles back to Panama City so i decided to leave a day early and stop in Elle Valle De Anton. The road in coming from Boquete direction was so Bad, missing road and potholes for a few miles. Then the mountain road was like a roller-coaster. I have driven in many countries and never seen roads as bad as this. "Ways" took me a different road out , continuing my trip to Panama City. That way was a lot better, but still not great. I would request that you warn people how bad the roads are there. I was so sold on panama and considering moving there but after that experience i am now reconsidering. I have lived here in the Orlando Florida area for 30years. If you enjoy driving forget Panama. Sorry !!!
That is a lot of driving!!!! Between road conditions, weather and traffic, it's draining, for sure. I don't understand why the pothole fixes don't stay more permanent????? It seems like in 2-3 heavy rains, the same potholes are cratered out again. It's baffling. Maybe they could fill them with recycled tire rubber material . . . I don't know. I've cracked a tire rim on a deep pothole on the road to EV. And it took months to find a replacement because they don't sell them new for my car, which is a Honda, a common car here.
Excellent observation on the roads, so thank you for the reminder. I lived in Panama in the ‘90’s for a year. We drive from the city to the borderline of Costa Rica & it was a journey that took forever because of the roads. Twenty years later I came back twice & the back roads were JUST as bad & poorly maibtained. I will say that the highways within popular areas are better. We are still looking at the idea of moving there but cannot decide on the beach(s) or the mountains. Two entirely different places. Plus, I love the area around the city, too. So who knows. Best wishes.
New subbie Patty! First of all, you are gorgeous! Second, I love your voice! Its so soothing and calming. I watched this video at work and the combination or your voice and the beautiful background, just helped me to be at ease again😊 Thanks for posting this!
Awwww, that's so sweet! I'm glad it had a calming effect! Hopefully you'll watch more and enjoy them, too. And thank you for subscribing - it's very much appreciated.Have you been to Panama?
@Pattybluehayes And yes the hubby and I visited back in March of this year and we fell deeply in love with that country! We visited Panama City and the Gorgona area to see where we wanted to land. We decided on Panama City for now because we love night life activities and our young adult daughter would be bored to tears anywhere else😂
Who did you use for your shipping? We are coming in January to get our Temporary visa then plan on our move in March. We will be visiting El Valle and would love to stay in your Airbnb when we explore that area-
@@christinecarlton4105 The company I used no longer ships to Panama. I’ve seen people mention Panama Moving Solutions. Congrats on getting your cedula 🙌 I have availability in January. The link is in the video description ☺️ thanks for considering my place for your stay.
all the amount of goop and tar won't help it if the metal roofing was laid down improperly :) best just to try to fix the panels or put the new roof in... I'm putting in a new roof so I can have a blue roof and help fight off the current trend of selective environmental ter or ism that seems to be happening.. keeping the older metal panels for outbuildings.
@@Pattybluehayes note in our new 'fires' that blue is seemingly able to avoid destruction... blue roofs, blue umbrellas, blue recycling bins, etc.. all manage to survive while everything around them is destroyed.
@@guillermogouldburn763 Soooooo many people, communities in the path of that destruction. It’s just awful. These storms seem to get more ferocious with each year. Another reason I’m so happy to be in Panama - no hurricanes 🙏
Patty I like your narrative but please be specific in home prices food prices of places, or else you going to look like you are selling BS for RUclips sake. I am being honest and I am your subscriber
All of the property walkthrough videos I've done have the asking/listing price stated in the videos. I've never been one to go into food prices or rental prices - but there are plenty of videos that focus on cost of living specifically. Nor do I have ANY content about budgets for living in Panama. I just like to share my life experience here in Panama. Can you point out something specific that came across as BS?
Could you not set yourself up Asa consultation for people looking to move to Panama? You have the connections and knowledge and could save people a lot of angst / expense. A charge commensurate with all your experience tears/ joy. You are a good presence..meditation retreats ? I'm a s. Asia expat gone broke getting a learning experience of living on 400$/ month..not feasible getting scammed by money makingscams learning..❤
@ The scam ‘opportunities’ are the worst!!!! And I’m gullible. Sorry for your experience. I am a coach and can coach people facing retirement, contemplating a move abroad, but I’m not the logistics kind of coach. I’m a mindset and reinvention kind of coach. Not great with self promotion, though 😆
@@PattybluehayesI'm new to your videos, but appreciate your format of just sharing your experiences. There are plenty of other videos that go into the "nuts and bolts" of moving to Panama, but yours is the first I've seen where I get an authentic day to day experience. Keep doing what you're doing!
Donald Trump is comn back , you should to , Prices will drop and the Income Tax will become a thing of the past , once we start drilling , god bless you patty im pulln for ya 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@Pattybluehayes you just gave me a wonderfully helpful reply on a facebook post. This is just a token of my appreciation for the help you have given me.
Can you please provide an interview on how you would have done your renovations differently
Ok, let's see if others are interested, too 🙂
Yes, please do it!@Pattybluehayes
Great video. Thank you.
I'm retired. I'll be traveling to Panama in 2025 and applying for the Pensionado Visa. I'm very excited about this new adventure in my life. Everything I have read about and learned about Panama has been very positive.
My plan is to take private tours of Volcan and Boquete. May be there for 3 weeks. And, get the immigration lawyer to file my Visa application. Once the residency is permanent, I'll rent for possibly 6 months to a year and decide if I'm moving there permanently for the final chapter of my life.
@@PeterDavila-mx9ni That sounds like a great plan!! Did you find an immigration attorney in David?
@Pattybluehayes Hi Patty.
I have been researching Panama, online, for about a year now. Lots of good information on youtube, such as from you and others. Also, PRT. My plan is to purchase their online guide. That should answer a lot of the high-level remaining details that would help me get this done effectively. I'm guessing that if my plan is to move to the Chiriqui region, then a lawyer in David would make the most sense, right?
@@peterdavila3045 I would think so, but once you get the PRT guide, ask in that private FB group.
@@Pattybluehayes Yes. PRT FB info may finally be the reason for me to use FB. I have never needed it.
Patty, for my planned trip. Is the airport at David the closest one to Boquete and Volcan. I haven't looked or planned yet on how I will get to those towns from the US. But, do you know if it is possible to fly directly to David from the US? Or, should I plan to take a connecting flight from Panama City?
BTW, I hope you don't mind all my questions. I do appreciate all the help, obviously.
@@peterdavila3045 I sometimes wish I’d never joined Facebook 😆
Yes, David is closest to Boquete/Volcan. You fly to the city and take a connecting flight.
You can rent a car and drive if you have time and want to explore. The bus from pty to David is also an option, though a long drive. I recall the connecting flight fares being reasonable.
Hi Patty. So glad you shared your thoughts about getting older and how your priorities will likely change based on your health needs. I've been thinking about the same thing. I own a home with a garden and wonder if I will be better off in a condo when I can no longer tend my garden. Thank you for sharing your experiences in Panama. I'm also single with no children and am considering retiring to Panama...so I find your videos not only informatonal but inspiring.
@@BBQ-cg7fy Oh, nice to know - thank you 🌸
Strong words from Patty........defeat. 😮 Tracing and fixing water leaks have driven many a person insane. I have also found that if you start purging early rather than at the last minute it becomes an easier, less painful process. Start with purging things you really don't care about to desensitize yourself to the process. I have donated four boxes of books to a local nonprofit used bookstore this summer. Last fall I couldn't have even thought about doing that let alone actually doing it. The process is getting easier for me and at times feel like a huge weight has been lifted from my shoulders.
Great point!
I know, right, I don't use that word often But Amado is coming tomorrow, and my hope has been restored!!! Yes, giving yourself plenty of time for the purging process is the best, and to start with less sentimental/meaningful stuff. I had to do that after my divorce and it was incredibly difficult.
In Panama you need to use metal footing.
A lot of foreigners don’t know about others mountains in Penonome .! El Valle is the most expensive area ..! Come and look around Penonome . !! Is definitely more property’s at least have of the price or more than el Valle . I love Santa Rita , Cocle area . 👍🫶🏼🙌🌎🇺🇸🇵🇦😎
Thanks!
@@susanrice3033 You got TV money now I hope 😘😘😘
I've been to El Valle only once, and I'd say it has a very good vibe. I'd recommend anyone to come and visit. As a Panamanian I find many advantages of Panama.
Yo también!!
Loved your video! You should be a counselor because you have a consoling, caring spirit. Your advice is wise and insightful. My husband and I are in our 70s and have just completed a tour of Panama with PRT. We will be back and are thinking about where to land. We have 2 large dogs and El Valle De Anton seems like a good fit, but the rental shortage may prove to be a challenge.Like you, I have seen a home in a beach community I love, but like you, the heat may be too much. We are also entertaining PC, but probably will first seek out mountain area since we have to home quarantine our dogs for 40 days and i don't like crowded spaces.
Your patience amazes me! Thank you for being such a great role model and encourager.
@@CherylRennie-n8z Oh what kind words ☺️ thank you. I am a coach! I’m just not great with marketing my services 🤪
Have you checked out Cerro Azul? It’s in the higher elevation but close to Panama City. It’s the same developer who did Altos del Maria. It’s not impossible to find rentals here, but you almost have to already be here in town.
Also look in to Altos de Campana, slightly higher elevation, relatively close to the city ☺️
So I did a tour with PRT. But it was a very small group because it was 2021 and the bus had to have lots of space between each person. It had some great pros and a few cons. One of the cons was that we did not go to all the places and see all the things that they normally did but in the end it was a slower pace which I enjoyed. I am still planning to go back when I get my SS, as I cannot afford any of the other visas. since I was solo, I would never have gone any other way. I have a few pieces of art that I will have a really hard time letting go of. Gotta figure that out. As far as the real estate deals go, I would not recommend doing it ANYWHERE without lots and LOTS of reflection. I have a house here in Cape Coral Florida. It was an impulse purchase. I had sold my house in NW Florida and was living in an apartment that I did not like. Buying the house was a long term and expensive solution to a problem that I could have solved by just moving to another rental. And now for me to leave and go to Panama, or anywhere, I will have to go through the process of selling this one.
I hope that real estate purchase will gain in value for when you sell it to move!!! We all have those personal learning lessons 🥴That slower pace tour and less crowded sounds nice! For the art, if it's not a huge sculpture or something, can you bring it with you? I brought all my mom's paintings, though I got rid of most of the frames due to the weight.
Never say never, but for me personally at this point in my life I would never consider buying a seaside condo/apartment in Panama. Rent yes, but not buy. The weather conditions in Panama are probably not that much different than in Miami. Best case scenario HOA fees go up exponentially to the point you can't afford to keep your property any longer. Worst case scenario is that your apartment/condo building is declared unsafe and you must vacate immediately.
@@stevel6420 That is a MUCH smarter option, for sure.
I'm a single gal, late 50s, going to do the PRT next spring. Want to take early retirement and move somewhere soon. Can't handle the US anymore and I'm a fluent Spanish speaker and Panama has popped up on lots of lists. Glad you enjoyed the tour. Good to hear that, even with its limitations. I would never go solo either, as I'm not a very solitary person. I have a condo I'd need to sell, I'm in Wisconsin.
I agree, looking to the smaller retire in panama tours for a first look in February 2025. Looking at an interim living solution as I once sell my home I want to rent before heading to Panama! El Valle or Potrerillos are on my list to check out!
Really appreciate you sharing your experiences Patty! Panama is number one on our list, but Mexico may be our first toe-in-the-immigration-waters. It all depends on my wellness by the time we are “ready” [Not sure if I can handle the long flights to get to Panama yet] We took an initial stab at the kitchen during 2020…and now we started purging/organizing in earnest this summer 🎉. I agree w/ your rec’s on how to start, but I decided to tackle the most tedious [dvd’s/pics/books] sprinkled with timed forays into the mementos to minimize the emotional rollercoaster. Plus having my husband there helps it moving. And these challenges now seem even easier, less daunting with the initial success. There is a lot of satisfaction, freedom & feeling weightless thru this process. We wanna keep it so we can be mobile to decrease the stress of any subsequent moves. Patty I’m so glad you don’t regret your home, as I remember your enthusiasm for it at the beginning. You have a great mindset & I hope your roof gets well done fixed soon 🍀
@@templemoore3799 It is a very light and weightless feel when we purge stuff. I would like to do some more earnest purging 😆
Your health is the most important thing ✨🙏 Whatever your plans are, enjoy the process.
If that metal roofing was laid down the wrong way upon initial inspection, it's needs to be lifted off, piece by piece, and put down correctly... with the new screws etc to help hold it down ... haha, have had this problem in Canada.
@@coffeewithbabymae6503 it is such a mystery to solve, isn’t it 🙁
Dear Patty, love your videos and thoughts on life - much as we fight it none of us are here forever - my trips to Panama City with the colors and smiles and culture has been a most enriching experience and I plan more trips soon - un poco Espanol - and a smile will make PTY a must go to place - just survived Hurricane Helene here in WNC w no property or personal damage but hurting for my NC friends some who have lot everything earthly to their name - will be a painful and slow recovery here - sadly
@@sammatthews8571 Oh gosh - I’m so heartbroken over the Helene damage. It’s just a huge scale catastrophe, the whole state was affected. The videos are gut wrenching. I’m so sorry for all the collective losses. 🙏
I’m trying to decide if I will keep my visa in case things change in the future however I’m so glad I had a plan B !!! I lived in Panama for 2 + years in the 1970’s and then retired to Boquete for a couple years before finally getting fed up with the road protests blocking all movement of gasoline, propane gas, food and even medical supplies!!! After living through 3 different protests I packed my belongings and off to the Philippines I went… the absolute best decision of my life !!! I still have a love for Panama and may return to visit friends but to live there things will need to change a lot ! Costs are not that great on land or housing or foods compared to Asia either …
@@tomandharpresents Wow, that’s a big move! Had you been to the Philippines before and spent time there? A lot of people left Panama because of those road blocks - and Chiriqui always seems to be the most impacted. I don’t understand how the government allows it. Glad you found a happy plan B ☺️
Great advice ❤
Oh my, Patty, I'm so sorry to hear about your roof issues. Water coming in is the worst.
@@supramentalmanifestation Thanks - and you’ve had flooding in the city with these massive rains. It’s good for the canal levels 🌧️
I’m surprised you never looked into International Living . They have Panama on their “best places to retire “ list year after year with workshops to meet and greet and get the lay of the land. Also, Nomad Capitalist on RUclips has very insightful videos.
@@amiealexander6411 I actually wrote some articles for IL a few years ago. They had me do a series on my story of moving to Panama ☺️
Hi Patty, great vid and the scenery...sigh...one of the things I absolutely NEED to have when I move is nature and animals, lots of birds, and mountains. I take in every word you are saying, you're my fave channel now :). I find a lot of myself in you. I'm 57, no kids, divorced, have a condo in Wisconsin I will sell, have already finished purging most of my belongings bc I thought I was moving back to Mexico, but after my two trips this past year, that's not happening. I had to grieve the dream I thought I had, but it wasn't meant to be. So I'll be taking a week long tour next spring in Panama and possibly come stay at your casita on a separate trip bc you've kinda sold me on El Valle! haha I wouldn't buy, I'd rent. Thank you for your wisdom, your honesty and all the rest. I am slowly getting through all the rest of your great vids. QUESTION: are there opportunities to volunteer teach English there, do you think? I've been an ESL teacher for several years and love it and would like to continue doing that. (I'm also fluent in Spanish.) Sorry for the long post!!! haha Gracias!!!
@@brendalamalfa5030 The important thing is that you went to Mexico and your IGS said, no, not for me. You grieved that dream and are creating another! That’s wonderful. And you’ve been purging the stuff - you just need to have your Panama experience ✨
@@brendalamalfa5030 And YES absolutely you can volunteer to teach English!!!
Good video Patty. You're right no one lasts forever, one day we all will be gone. In the meantime let's enjoy life to the fullest. I can't wait to go back to El Valle.
@@papi7672 I’ve really been contemplating the concept that I have less time ahead of me than I have behind me! Glad you liked the video 🌸☺️🇵🇦
I posted my last comment before the end of the video. Great minds think alike. I am going through the same thing thought process now and I'm not even in Panama yet. Live outside Panama City as I begin my new life in Panama then as I get older (and probably need more health care) move into Panama City for the closeness of healthcare options.
Check out that Generation Tower project. The website doesn't mention the assisted living aspect, but Mike Kelly interviewed someone from Bern who talked about it. I think it's good to remain open-minded and practical. Also, for me, with no kids - the house might be a pain in the butt for someone to deal with after I'm dead.
@@Pattybluehayes I think that I had heard that project mentioned somewhere before, maybe even your RUclips channel. You put it back on my radar and I'm going to do some research on it tonight. TY!
Wonderful video. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am just 4.5 weeks from my first exploratory trip to Panama, and I'm counting down every day. I look forward to meeting you when I stay with our mutual friends at in El Valle. Good luck with your roof. That is so frustrating!
Happy packing!! Are you staying at the Magma Chamber?
@@Pattybluehayes Yes, I'll be there during the second week of my stay. I'm doing Panama City, Torio, Boquete, El Valle, then back to Panama City all in two weeks. LOL
Wow, that leaky roof! I know how you feel, it's the last thing you want to fix or have a problem with. Hopefully the guy helping you finds the leak. Beautiful views in the restaurant and will keep that in mind when visiting. How are the mosquitos in Coronado? or in El Valle? I am just really afraid of getting Dengue fever. So true about the purging aspect being freeing in a sense. I went through 4 huge tupperware containers of photo albums and kept the ones I wanted in a small box. I don't really want anything digital because technology changes so fast that I might not be able to see them if I don't change to current technology which could be expensive. This way I just pull them out of a box. They are organized by year in a sandwich bag and that is it.
@@cl2385 The photos are hard to go through 🙏 Good going on getting it down to a small container.
The mosquitos are not around in windy season as much as rainy season, but there are other biting bugs. There are stats you can read about for Dengue, it has a rise and fall of cases; though rarely fatal I believe.
I just finished watching.....thank you for all the awesome suggestions! I am currently TRYING to downsize my house.....I'm thinking very seriously about moving to panama! And, if I don't end up moving, then, I will have cleaned up the clutter!!!! LOL And your comments at the end are so true......I just turned 68, so, it's just so true. I am starting to really re-think EVERYTHING. All these years, I've just thought about my life in the same way. But, then, all of a sudden, our bodies start showing their age little by little, and reality sinks in. It's harder to do what we have always taken for granted. I'm finding even getting in and out of my bathtub is harder....I have to hang on to the wall as my balance is not what it used to be.....lol So, watching all these videos is great, but, even from a year ago when I started thinking about Panama, I find I am changing my mind on where and how I want to live out my golden years! I will be headed there sometime next summer.....I can't wait to finally check it out for myself and see if i can handle the heat and humidity....lol
@@susanbeno7724 Those tubs can be dangerous!! 😆 Yes, I’m really noticing my rethinking in acknowledgement of my age and future capabilities. I don’t want to leave because I have to, I’d rather move when I still have some pep and I really like the idea of cruises when I’m older - it’s easy travel ☺️
Make your trip and keep purging, little by little. I like Marie Kondo’s strategy of putting same items together; sweaters, pens, bowls, scissors - I was shocked how many of everything I had.
Patty, I'm so glad you found your Shangri-la in Panama. You're very well informed and are very intuitive .Good job! Thanks for sharing this insightful information with us.
@@alainbergeron4520 Oh, thank you 🙏🌸🇵🇦
My wife and I just watched. Great information and wisdom. My wife and I would love to share nachos with you some afternoon. We are staying at the Golden Frog for a week beginning on the 5th. Also I have been a builder all my life in the US but have worked in projects in the Amazon and Andes Mountains. Glad to inspect your roof if you want a second opinion. Thank you again for sharing your journey.
@@cnevins3866 I love those nachos!! Let’s make it happen - my email patty@pattybluehayes@gmail.com
Hi , the problem with your roof is the roof being almost flat , like most buildings ( I guess that’s the way to make it cheaper ? )
If you gonna do a new roof , build one with higher angel or pitch .
Best of lucks .
@@ashamehr5556 Thankfully it’s not flat, it has a good angle. Amado thinks it could be the flashing. More rain now 🌧️
@@Pattybluehayes I hope it gets fixed before more rain leaks inside the house, that’s frustrating and no fun .
@@ashamehr5556 I am hopeful!
Thank you for your suggestions.We did a personal tour of Cerro Azul with a guide. It was too remote and I did not feel safe in the closest town of 24 DeDicembre.I loved a beach home in Las Lajas! But need discipline and rent first. I am also concerned about the heat. thought about the RV tour like you did, but it is so expensive now to RV and spaces and places are tight and limited.
Will check out the other town you recommended thank you so much . Best of luck with your roof and getting reimbursed from the insurance that is another horror image in my mind about insurance reimbursements over there especially with the way people drive.😱
Maybe yet another good reason to live in PC where you don’t need a car !
@@CherylRennie-n8z There are advantages to living in the city, or on the outskirts, just over the canal.
The insurance is crazy-making. My attorney is checking with an insurance attorney to see if I have any recourse. Paying 1,000 seems ridiculous. And there’s no penalty to the driver. No class required, no points off a license 😒
This is so great!!! Thanks for sharing. Love this
@@jillkirson6048 Oh good!! Glad you liked it ☺️☺️
that is what I am doing right now -- digitizing my photos, cards and all sentimental items. Some books I have taken apart and digitized those as well...
@@wishihadanickel Little by little, it will get done ☺️
I think you'll be fine in your 70's, you look great now😊
@@cl2385 😘😘
Thank you for sharing this. I have been to Panama 2 x and hoping to get back in 2025. Would love to meet you and get more advice about rentals there. Best of luck on your roof project.
excellent advice. Thank you for your thoughtful video.
Love your insights.
@@timsanders4621 Thanks ☺️
I would love it if you would do a walk thru of your Casita. And the changes you made. I have subscribed. I am very interested in Panama. I just found Torio Panama. Gosh that just looks so lovely. But where You are looks so refreshing...
@@sherrielynnmalcolm4722 There’s really a lot of variety for such a small country! Thank you for subscribing ✨I’m looking forward to getting to Pedasi to check it out.
Great video, thank you for sharing 🎉❤😊
@@chantalrochon3566 Glad you liked the info ☺️
Another great video, I always seem to say that! Lots of good advice! Part of the video you were standing outside of Finca Cecilia, is that a horse ranch or is it open to the public, its a beautiful area ? I was wondering about your final renovation of your property. Your original budget was around 50k, did you stay within that or did you exceed that? Curious because I wanted to see how costs are in Panama. In the USA, many home renos exceed 25-50% of the original budget.
@@mtngrl5859 Awwww, thanks ☺️☺️
I think it’s a chicken farm, that’s where so many of them are located, in La Mesa.
Oh gosh, did I say 50k??? I think that was the budget for the casita build alone. I probably spent 125-150k, including furniture, curtains, etc. I think I was planning on at least 100k.
@@Pattybluehayes I was just curious on how much it went over budget. I figured that the casita was an add on, not part of your original calculation. A local architect in Chiriqui told me that price per sf ranged from about $100.00/sf for basic construction to about $135.00/sf for a high level of finish.
La Mesa is a very pretty area, like all the white fencing.
@@mtngrl5859 La Mesa is very pretty - and that's up near the entrance to the Gaital Mountain hike. Someone told me there's a road that goes to the Caribbean but I'm not so sure about that!
@@Pattybluehayes Interesting-- Imagine that would be a narrow road, some of these back roads are sketchy!
Thanks for charing , blessings 🙏
Hola Patty, my thoughts are this video is something I needed to hear. You are so genuine and down to earth. Sweet lady, by sharing your deepest life thoughts, I can't thank you enough. Its definitely made me think about where I'm at in my life. I'm very grateful that God led me to you. I'm sorry to tell you I fell again last Thur. In my front yard. I injured a rib and a few other places. Im seeing a doctor tomorrow. I live in a place where the hurricane hit. By the time it got to us, It was 65 mph wind gusts. We had rain in NE TN. for 4 days. Some dams broke, lakes n rivers were flooded. Alot of ppl were displaced. 😢 Prayers 🙏 I was one of the blessed ones. Some tree damage, I live on a hill so no flooding.
I also stilll would like to come visit you sometime next year. God bless you my friend!😊❤
Oh my. I'm so sorry about your fall, and that had to be so scary in the hurricane path. The stories and video footage are shocking. Ribs can be quite painful to heal, please take it easy, rest and more rest. You'll get to Panama.Thank you for your kind words.
I love this video! I am currently slow traveling through Panama house sitting & renting properties to see where I may want to settle. El valle is where I may be in November after a stay in Coronado. I’m happy to hear there is a community to get involved with!
@@brendadireen382 The slow travel is a great way to get a feel for each place ☺️
Subscribed to help your channel grow and see life in Panama.
@@TheDog_Chef much appreciated 🙏
Patty, many of Frank Lloyd Wright's roofs leaked. Once you step out of the ordinary, $hit happens. I am chasing a roof leak, too with no one to blame; I installed it! With these heavy rains, it is as if the entire roof is under flood waters!
Ugh, sorry you're dealing with a leak, too. I guess we are lucky comparatively - been watching some of the flooding footage from FL, NC. I guess I'd be more upset if a Wright designed home was leaking!
@@Pattybluehayes that is very compassionate of you to be thinking about the North Carolinians. I just found this shocking video made just 2 days ago by Dr Berg
ruclips.net/video/PwNXDrXjOY8/видео.htmlsi=JNjL5s-XZxd9oebH
I would love to see your house. Where did you settle? I'm also a hermit and worried about growing old alone.
@@AnimalCharityRocks I have a playlist of my house renovation and finished walk through. I’m in El Valle - looking forward to summer! Been so very rainy 🌧️🌧️
Hi Patty, thanks for the video, i have seen several of yours. In fact for the last 3 years I was dreaming about the mountain towns of Panama. I flew into Panama City a month ago and then drove to Boquete. I would advise anyone with the same idea to catch the Bus or teke the plane to David.
It's slow going, the roads are terrible, potholes everywhere. Boquete was nice but the smell of Diesel and Gas fumes was noticeable. It's 300 miles back to Panama City so i decided to leave a day early and stop in Elle Valle De Anton. The road in coming from Boquete direction was so Bad, missing road and potholes for a few miles. Then the mountain road was like a roller-coaster. I have driven in many countries and never seen roads as bad as this.
"Ways" took me a different road out , continuing my trip to Panama City. That way was a lot better, but still not great.
I would request that you warn people how bad the roads are there. I was so sold on panama and considering moving there but after that experience i am now reconsidering. I have lived here in the Orlando Florida area for 30years. If you enjoy driving forget Panama. Sorry !!!
That is a lot of driving!!!! Between road conditions, weather and traffic, it's draining, for sure. I don't understand why the pothole fixes don't stay more permanent????? It seems like in 2-3 heavy rains, the same potholes are cratered out again. It's baffling. Maybe they could fill them with recycled tire rubber material . . . I don't know. I've cracked a tire rim on a deep pothole on the road to EV. And it took months to find a replacement because they don't sell them new for my car, which is a Honda, a common car here.
@Pattybluehayes it's quite amazing Patty.
Excellent observation on the roads, so thank you for the reminder. I lived in Panama in the ‘90’s for a year. We drive from the city to the borderline of Costa Rica & it was a journey that took forever because of the roads. Twenty years later I came back twice & the back roads were JUST as bad & poorly maibtained. I will say that the highways within popular areas are better. We are still looking at the idea of moving there but cannot decide on the beach(s) or the mountains. Two entirely different places. Plus, I love the area around the city, too. So who knows.
Best wishes.
New subbie Patty! First of all, you are gorgeous! Second, I love your voice! Its so soothing and calming. I watched this video at work and the combination or your voice and the beautiful background, just helped me to be at ease again😊 Thanks for posting this!
Awwww, that's so sweet! I'm glad it had a calming effect! Hopefully you'll watch more and enjoy them, too. And thank you for subscribing - it's very much appreciated.Have you been to Panama?
@@Pattybluehayes I've watched a few of your videos already because my family and I are moving to Panama City next summer😁
@Pattybluehayes And yes the hubby and I visited back in March of this year and we fell deeply in love with that country! We visited Panama City and the Gorgona area to see where we wanted to land. We decided on Panama City for now because we love night life activities and our young adult daughter would be bored to tears anywhere else😂
@@myaglo3999 Wow!! Congrats on the upcoming move ☺️
@@myaglo3999 Sounds like a good starting point, especially with a young adult - the city will be great, and the Caribbean is so close for quick trips.
Would you do a video on the process of auto insurance reimbursement?
@@cl2385 I would love to! But I have yet to be reimbursed 🤦♀️
Who did you use for your shipping? We are coming in January to get our Temporary visa then plan on our move in March. We will be visiting El Valle and would love to stay in your Airbnb when we explore that area-
@@christinecarlton4105 The company I used no longer ships to Panama. I’ve seen people mention Panama Moving Solutions. Congrats on getting your cedula 🙌
I have availability in January. The link is in the video description ☺️ thanks for considering my place for your stay.
Hey Patty,
I found you through a Google News article.
@@sundawning Yay! Hope you’ll enjoy my videos.
Patty, I’m curious what you like more about El Valle than Boquete??
I've only spent a few days in Boquete when I was housesitting in Volcan - I drove over that mountain pass for the day.
all the amount of goop and tar won't help it if the metal roofing was laid down improperly :) best just to try to fix the panels or put the new roof in... I'm putting in a new roof so I can have a blue roof and help fight off the current trend of selective environmental ter or ism that seems to be happening.. keeping the older metal panels for outbuildings.
@@coffeewithbabymae6503 not sure what that is but good luck!
@@Pattybluehayes note in our new 'fires' that blue is seemingly able to avoid destruction... blue roofs, blue umbrellas, blue recycling bins, etc.. all manage to survive while everything around them is destroyed.
Id totally buy the "poop book."
@@BobbiGail 😆😆😆 thanks. It’s now titled in a ‘keyword rich’ way for searchability. How to Change Your Life with Easy Mindfulness Micro Habits.
Don’t be defeated. Look up I’m Panama Relocation Tours has information about roofers .
@@KeithCindyPanama I think it is finally fixed!!!
Patty I feel sorry for you for that, look up unto the LORD, there is no defeat in him. Just hang in there you will WIN.
Thanks - I usually can be optimistic and solution oriented, but this roof won! For now. The roofer is coming tomorrow 🙂
@Pattybluehayes I feel sorry for the people in Florida who lost their house to hurricane Hellene 😢
@@guillermogouldburn763 Soooooo many people, communities in the path of that destruction. It’s just awful. These storms seem to get more ferocious with each year. Another reason I’m so happy to be in Panama - no hurricanes 🙏
Oh no, I could have call my friend Pechi..I am sure he could have fix it
@@dag7941 Thanks!
Always get an attorney to handle your issues there.
@@markholness77 that seems to be the way.
Are you a city person?
@@guillermogouldburn763 Not historically. I do enjoy the city. It could be an option in my later years.
Patty I like your narrative but please be specific in home prices food prices of places, or else you going to look like you are selling BS for RUclips sake. I am being honest and I am your subscriber
All of the property walkthrough videos I've done have the asking/listing price stated in the videos. I've never been one to go into food prices or rental prices - but there are plenty of videos that focus on cost of living specifically. Nor do I have ANY content about budgets for living in Panama. I just like to share my life experience here in Panama. Can you point out something specific that came across as BS?
Could you not set yourself up Asa consultation for people looking to move to Panama? You have the connections and knowledge and could save people a lot of angst / expense. A charge commensurate with all your experience tears/ joy. You are a good presence..meditation retreats ? I'm a s. Asia expat gone broke getting a learning experience of living on 400$/ month..not feasible getting scammed by money makingscams learning..❤
@ The scam ‘opportunities’ are the worst!!!! And I’m gullible. Sorry for your experience.
I am a coach and can coach people facing retirement, contemplating a move abroad, but I’m not the logistics kind of coach. I’m a mindset and reinvention kind of coach. Not great with self promotion, though 😆
@@PattybluehayesI'm new to your videos, but appreciate your format of just sharing your experiences. There are plenty of other videos that go into the "nuts and bolts" of moving to Panama, but yours is the first I've seen where I get an authentic day to day experience. Keep doing what you're doing!
@ Thanks ☺️ I do some ‘practical tips’ videos, but generally, I really enjoy sharing my slice of life.
Donald Trump is comn back , you should to , Prices will drop and the Income Tax will become a thing of the past , once we start drilling , god bless you patty im pulln for ya 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
@@1Vagg1Shovel6Beers Thanks 🙌🙌
Thanks!
@@jmo2104 Thank you very much - truly appreciated.
@@Pattybluehayes you just gave me a wonderfully helpful reply on a facebook post. This is just a token of my appreciation for the help you have given me.
@ Really?? What the heck did I say 😆😆