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celmira9

@celmira9

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Panamanian expat in the USA

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Panamanian

Lives in New York

Speaks English and Spanish fluently.

Registration: 12 July 2015

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celmira9 replied to a thread
7 years ago
HeinS

Moving To Panama Yes/No? by HeinS

Good Day All My Name is Hein and i currently live in South Africa and is a Telecommunication Operational Manager , i am interested in moving to Panama and would like to get a real opinion some questions i have, I have a wife and two daughters ...

celmira9

I agree with Technorado. You might do good if you arrive in Panama retired and with a good pension from your country. Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Crynwolf

MINSA Holding Back VA Medications by Crynwolf

Looking for advice and if this situation has happened to anyone else. My wife and I have our VA medications set to Bocas through MBE without ever a problem. My wife ordered some lotion from Body Works, since there is no Body Works close to us in ...

celmira9

As a Panamenian, me thinketh that the government is trying to force foreigners to buy medications locally and also to use services provided by local doctors. Not easy. I wish you luck. This is just one more hurdle one has to overcome in order to ... Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Veedushi

Hurricane Jose approaches New York by Veedushi

Hello everyone, New York is expecting hurricane Jose, Category 1. Its effects are likely to be felt until Thursday, September 21st, especially in Southeast Connecticut and Long Island Island. Heavy rain, winds and floods are expected. You're ...

celmira9

Silence b4 the "storm" Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
7 years ago
pcheetham

Lonely Brit in NYC by pcheetham

I am so desperte to meet some more UK people in New York Cant relate to the yanks! Please get in touch Philippa

celmira9

Don't feel bad. I have lived here since 1974 I am from Panama and don't have one single American friend. People I communicate with now that I am retired are from Panama and live in different states. However, I don't feel lonely ... Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
7 years ago
spiritofdc

Retiring and moving to Panama by spiritofdc

Hello everyone. My name is Don and my wife is Elsy. 8 to 10 years ago I was on this site and others. I eventually retired, moved to Cali Colombia, and married. My wife was a nurse for 23 years in Cali and when learned she was eligible for pension, ...

celmira9

Thanks. Interesante. Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
7 years ago
WarningToAll

Warning-real estate in Panama is not what it seems by WarningToAll

We purchased a condo, pre construction, from what we were told to be a reputable and a premium developer [Moderated] of Panama City, Republic of Panama in October of 2006. The project was named Oceanaire, and was supposedly the best amongst the ...

celmira9

As a Panamanian, I would agree with you. I would not purchase property there. I have heard of horror stories concerning the purchase of land by other Panamanians for investment purposes. Very sad. Some ex-pats are surviving as best they can ... Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
7 years ago
spiritofdc

Retiring and moving to Panama by spiritofdc

Hello everyone. My name is Don and my wife is Elsy. 8 to 10 years ago I was on this site and others. I eventually retired, moved to Cali Colombia, and married. My wife was a nurse for 23 years in Cali and when learned she was eligible for pension, ...

celmira9

From a Panamanian residing in New York and with no intentions of returning to Panama to live if I can help it, if Colombia is so great, why are Colombians and Venezuelans invading Panama? Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
7 years ago
PacificaMaryAnn

Why do some expats leave Panama? by PacificaMaryAnn

As I reach the conclusion of my second exploratory trip to Panama, I felt compelled to discuss this new phase. I want to reaffirm how important it is to spend time in Panama before selling the house, the car, and all the belongings. One month in ...

celmira9

And, so, you will be leaving Panama soon? Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
8 years ago
PacificaMaryAnn

Why do some expats leave Panama? by PacificaMaryAnn

As I reach the conclusion of my second exploratory trip to Panama, I felt compelled to discuss this new phase. I want to reaffirm how important it is to spend time in Panama before selling the house, the car, and all the belongings. One month in ...

celmira9

Sad. Very sad. Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
8 years ago
PacificaMaryAnn

Why do some expats leave Panama? by PacificaMaryAnn

As I reach the conclusion of my second exploratory trip to Panama, I felt compelled to discuss this new phase. I want to reaffirm how important it is to spend time in Panama before selling the house, the car, and all the belongings. One month in ...

celmira9

I am from Panama, living in the USA for over 35 years. Each person has his or her reason for staying. Some make do with what they have and where they live. Some live on social security only and it would not be enough in the USA. You need lots ... Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...

celmira9

I was actually in Panama City in Punta Paitilla area. Glad to hear there are more organic products. Hopefully, there are more in the city. Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...

celmira9

Tenorado I assume u r still there because it will not be easy for you to dispose of your business. Otherwise, u would have said sayonara long ago? Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...

celmira9

True. My dad always said that. Panamanians have no head for business. he repeated that like a daily prayer. He was right. And he also said that it was a lowdown dirty shame. Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...

celmira9

I agree. The same products sold in the U.S. and the same food loaded with pesticides.The big difference is that in the U.S. we can find some "organic" products. None in Panama. Read More

celmira9 replied to a thread
8 years ago
Priscilla

Are you happy in Panama? by Priscilla

Hello everyone! According to the 2016 UN World Happiness Survey, Denmark, Switzerland and Iceland are the happiest countries on earth. How about you? Are you happy in Panama? Do you feel happier today in your host country than before in your ...

celmira9

Why don't u leave? What is keeping up there? Read More