Marcia Clarke – See, Snap, Write!
These photographs were taken during a family trip to Panama 🇵🇦 a few years ago, the memories we shared are priceless. Our grandchildren visited for the first time, and now we are all ready to go back.
There is so much to do and so much to eat in Panama, if you are a “foodie”, it will be right up your next meal’s alley. The variety of food is amazing, the fruits are delicious and the fish 🐠 is the best and freshest you’ll find.
So go ahead, “Enamórate de Panamá” (Fall in Love with Panama)
New Orleans has been on my mind for a few weeks now (ever since our short trip back in December) especially because it has been on the news a lot with the Super Bowl and most recently the festivities leading up to “Mardi Gras” or “Fat Tuesday“, which is the last day of the Carnival season and it always falls the day before Ash Wednesday, the first day of Lent. Today is Fat Tuesday, tomorrow is the beginning of the Lenten season for many Christians around the world.
Mardi Gras or Carnival as it is known in places such as Brazil, Trinidad, and many other countries, including Panama is a celebration which harbors many fond memories from my days growing up in Panama, where it is a major event. The floats, costumes, and partying that goes along with Carnival are dizzying, but so much fun!
Strangely enough, I have not participated in a true Carnival celebration since I moved here over 30 years ago, and for some reason I seem to prefer it that way, keep the memories going based on some long ago perceptions, go figure. However, the spectacle of New Orleans Bourbon Street (off-season) was more than enough to remind me of the fun that could be had during the festive season of Carnival. One thing for sure I discovered that New Orleans is a very unique place; you have to go more than once to truly appreciate its charms, especially if you like the historical perspectives or love cultural experiences.
I left the city of NOLA feeling that I must go back soon so I can explore those areas I missed, talk about a bucket list!
Happy Mardi Gras, Fat Tuesday, Martes de Carnaval–or whatever you call it wherever you are be it New Orleans, Panama, Brazil or Trinidad. Let the Good Times Roll!
Chica on the Move 