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Two Squished Dogs, Some Quick Kennel Assembly, and a Cruise Through the Sea of Cortez on the Baja Ferry from La Paz to Mazatlan

Deck of the Baja Ferry as it approaches Mazatlan – Best Places In The World To Retire – International LivingEven though we thoroughly enjoyed our six-plus weeks in Baja (my wife, Jet Metier, wanted to buy some land there immediately), it was time for us to move on to experience new things.  The desert and relative isolation we enjoyed as newbies in Baja would have to be gently placed into the past as we ventured forward to new experiences, also in places we had never been-- the jungles and more populated areas of mainland Mexico.
 
If you’re driving, there are...

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Easy Love'n the People of Panama

Downtown Panama City, Panama – Best Places In The World To Retire – International LivingOur first day in Panama City we walked and enjoyed meeting people. From the staff at the Hilton Garden Inn to people in cafes and stores, we were pleasantly treated and had no problems.
 
We arrived in December 9, 2012 and we rented a car on December 11th to drive to our planned destination, Boquete in Chiriqui Provence.
 
This picture is the Concierge giving Arne instructions on how to get out of the city.
 

A New Twist on Life in Nicaragua

Jet Metier first heard of the term “tail twisting” from Kent Payne, who explained that it’s a way to get a cow to move where it should go by twisting its tail.  Kent expounded that the same principle could be applied to people.  Jet learns it did not take much tail twisting for Kent and his wife to settle down in beautiful Gran Pacifica, Nicaragua.
 
Jet Metier: Good morning, Kent! This interview is our way on behalf of our visitors to thank you for all...

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