Retired in Panama 17 Years Ago
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- čas přidán 15. 04. 2021
- Meet Ife and Damani who retired in Panama 17 years ago. They live in a highland area called Sora (sO rA), which is close to Altos del Maria and about 45 minutes to Coronado. Watch this video to learn what life is like in Sora and being retired in Panama.
Sora is a peaceful quiet area where you do not need an air conditioner or a heater because it has spring-like weather all year.
You will need to drive to Coronado for most shopping but it's a beautiful drive on a really good road.
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I can see why they have been together 55 years, their souls are joined. Just delightful
I have been watching Black Expat videos for years. This is the most genuine video that I have ever seen. It felt like I was getting advice from members of my own family. Thank you for posting.
Thanks for watching the video. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
What a beautiful couple you are. I lost my mom a few years ago but my parents would be together 55 years if she was still with us. Watching you interact, is very reminiscent of the relationship my folks had. It's lovely to see the wonderful life you've made for yourselves in Panama. Thank you both for sharing your story!
Thank you for watching the video and your kind comments. They are such a nice couple.
exactly, with that couple's chemistry, they could probably live anywhere. The love is overflowing.
OMG, I LOVE you two! Congrats on your anniversary and your successful retirement.
thanks for watching
What a lovely couple! They remind me of my aunt and uncle. I can understand missing their family because it's tough not seeing your loved ones often. I wonder if they are happy now with their decision to return to the US because I think that it's gotten worse during the time they've been in Panama. May God Bless and keep them.
My husband and I have watched A LOT of these videos and this is the BEST!
What a great couple and awesome video. Congratulations of your 55 years of marriage. You seem like best friends! I pray all goes well when you return back to the United States. Leaving all that plush green, fresh air, organic foods and very kind people....but I understand family love. Praying all the best!
I got here and I am living in the city for the past seven weeks on the Balboa Boulevard on the pacific ocean wonderful view from
my bedroom. I miss the hot water, but I think I am going stay here for what's left of the rest of me. I lived on 5th avenue in Manhattan. this is paradise comparing.
That is lovely Congratulations! I have noticed many ex pats buy a water heater. I am coming to live there soon too! BUENO!
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God bless you!
Smiling over here!!! We have plenty of hot water!!!!
What does that mean "miss the hot water". There is no hot water?
What a lovely couple! I am sad they are going back to the US. Interesting to see and hear about Sora.
This couple looks so content and happy 😊. I can’t wait to move to Panama 🇵🇦 🥰
You guys are the happiest couple we've watched describe their Panama experience. Everything you said is right on point. Six yrs ago, My husband, I and another couple rented a very nice house for 1 week in Coronado and had the best time. Although we had rented a car, one day, we took public transportation to go into Panama City to avoid dealing with the traffic. We walked to la Carretera Panamericana and caught one of those private buses.
We fell in love with Panama and have been dreaming about retiring there. However. Now that i am 2 yrs away from retirement but have 4 grandchildren, I am getting cold feet. After seeing you, I am tempted to do just a 1-yr stint.
I wish you the best and, if you're still over there when I make it, our path might just cross :)
Jump right in! The warm ocean water will warm your cold feet!!!!
I fully understand the fact that you miss your family BUT remember it's been 17yrs lots of things have change, including family everyone have their own things going on and life here has Really changed. Wish you all the best.
I am bummed out actually! I was there somewhere before 2003, maybe 2001 or 2002. I didn’t do anything right. I didn’t have enough money to do much either. Now I lost most all I did accumulate since and now I am contemplating going back there. Crap!! I wish I had had a crystal ball. I guess what my dad used to say is best at this point. “If wishes were horses, beggars would ride.” Dad.
"To move here you have to have a Type A personality. To say here and enjoy it you have to have a Type C personality" This one quote says everything to me!
It's a great quote and very accurate!
Ife and Damani shared some very important aspects Panama. Panama is one of the countries my daughter is considering relocating to and is encouraging me to relocate with her because she doesn't want to leave me behind. After viewing Ife and Damani and the other videos today I'll seriously examine Panama as a first choice.
What a wonderful 17-year journey you two have had! Missing family can be tough, especially given the pandemic, so all the best in reuniting with them back in the states. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences in Panama. I could just listen to you for hours lol. Be well, beautiful souls...💕
Thanks for watching the video!
@@PanamaRelocationTours You're welcome! 🇵🇦
Such a cute couple! I smiled the whole time watching them. Thanks for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it
What a beautiful couple.
Yeah that's want I wish for myself The right one who will stay with me forever How are you doing pretty lady ? Can will be friends ?
Thanks folks❤
Too volatile in the US. Would not cone back right now.
Where do you live, @Tick Tock?
What a lovely couple and a beautiful story. Congratulations!!
We agree! Thanks for watching the video!
Congratulation on your 55 years. Wow so beautiful to hear you living in my country for 17th ..amezing..@
Wonderful couple...I'm from DC-ish area also...but about a year and a half out from retirement. You would have been awesome neighbors...😭. Maybe the traffic when you get back here will send you back to Panama lol
I'm in the same boat as you, re location and time out to retirement. Couldn't agree with you more about traffic. Once they hit that beltway they will be scouring the internet for a ticket back to Panama. I'm researching Panama, DR, Portugal, Negril.
You folks are delightful....appreciate your wonderful video....wish you the best
Thanks for watching!
God bless this lovely couple
Interesting listening to this video as a South African. Scratching my head as to why they are going back to the States...
We explained: after 17 years, it's time to be closer to family. Unfortunately, they aren't interested in relocating to Panama, so......
Where in Azania do you live?
Congratulations on 55 yrs of marriage. So sad to hear you two are returning to the states. But I understand being away from your family. We are retiring in 2 yrs and going on Jackie's tour next year. I have been following you two whenever you are on CZcams. I'm enjoying your book "Clandestine". Peace and many continued Blessings!
Oh, that's great!! Glad you are enjoying CLANDESTINE. You'll enjoy Jackie's tour.
Yes very interesting as well . I also pray such woman who will understand me and be there for me till the end
Super nice house and people.
I love the way you two laugh together. You are a beautiful couple. I am considering a move to Panama. My biggest concern is being away from my daughter. I miss her already….
You can visit her, and she can visit you! Video chats, phone calls, and - Who Knows? - she may decide to join you in Panama!!! - smile -
Beautiful couple who seem content and at peace. Maybe a better plan would be for your kids to start moving to Panama if they can, as the US is getting more and more difficult to live in. Expensive, and psychologically, physically and politically unhealthy.
If that were possible, that would be a great option for us. But for them,... maybe not. Plus it is also the kids, grands and great-grands, and other family like Ife's and my cousins.
What an Amazing video, cheers to my fellow Marylanders, congratulations on their 55 years of marriage. The house is beautiful and the view is aaaamazing. Cheers from this Marylander also, Fort Washington, Md here. Best of luck.
Glad you enjoyed it
Beautiful couple!! Really enjoyed listening to them and their years in Sora!!
Awesome interview, I live in Northern VA. I was in the military and was stationed in Panama at Ft. Amador, also Ft. Clayton. I loved it and look to visit again soon!
Lahnman and the surrounding areas have changed a lot. So much new construction. Hopefully you won’t be back to Lanham, MD cause you will be in for a shock. I live 3 miles from Lanham, MD. I was born in Panamanian and love it when I am back visiting my family. You’ll miss the peace and tranquillity of your home in Panama.
You're so right!
Hi Ife and Damani. it was nice to hear you talk about you experience of Panama. Me and the wife has been researching and have plans to explore living moving to Panama. Jackie is an awesome lady, I have been watching her for several years and her knowledge is impeccable. i enjoy listening to her professional once this crazy Corvid is under control, we will be contacting her to setup a relocation tour possible a private one for a few days, once they become available.
Beautiful and thanks for sharing about your story.
Thanks for sharing. I hate that you're leaving paradise to return to this hot mess. I can't wait to retire away from here. I also plan on staying busy with what I want to do. I'm definitely taking the tour.
Thank y’all for a great vid.... this will help greatly on our decision on where to move to.
Cuz this is awesome!! I'm really missing Panama!!
Happy anniversary! Thanks for your help!
Thank you for watching!
You folks better do your research about moving back to the States. You won't understand what changes have taken place. "The wheels are coming off the bus here."
Yeah, we know the challenges!!! We appreciate the advice.... But it's not like we are unaware.
Things have gotten better than 2016-2020!
I love these two!
Such a great story. Thank You for sharing.
Glad you enjoyed it!
What a beautiful wonderful happy couple. Just watching them made me feel great. Thank you so much.
Glad you enjoyed it
Would love to chat with the King’s when I visit in November.
Thank you for blessing me with this video.
You are so welcome
You two are a beautiful couple. I really enjoyed the video! Doing my research on Panama. Next year I will get the ball rolling and visit.
Excellent!!
Did yiou come to Panama? How did you enjoy your visit?
Beautiful couple. Their relationship looks like mine and my husband's. Loved them.
Thanks for watching the video. I'm glad you enjoyed it
Thanks so much!!!
Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing your journey. ❤
Thanks for watching!
In viewing your video, I decided to look up homes for sale in your neighborhood, and noticed your home is for sale? As happy as you both are in the video, this really surprised me.
They mentioned in the video that they wanted to move back to the US. It was a fun ride in Panama.
Yes, "Sunset Dreams" is (sadly) for sale. After nearly 20 years, it's time to be closer to family.
Congrats on 55 years! Thank you for sharing. We are from Bowie😃 but have been living in Aruba. Still on the fence about moving there. Your video made want to house sit for you!😁
They are staying in their house until it sells.
Baby Beach!!!!!!!! Loved Aruba (and St. Maarten) for vacation. Does "Black Diamond" still do the tours in the caves on the northside? Trust me when I say, living in Panama, you will save a fortune on food alone as compared to Aruba.
What a lovely couple! :) Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks!!!
Currently living in Spain (Sevilla) and looking to move to Panama with my family! Great video!!
wow so touch as well How are you doing ? And can will be friends ?
Absolutely Beautiful.
Thanks for listening
Both of you are soooo adorable.. I’m researching on where to retire and came across this video. Thank you!
You should come see how you can live better for less in Panama! Subscribe to our newsletter for more info panamarelocationtours.com/
Research is necessary. Visiting is essential. I suggest the beginning of "Summer" (Dry Season) in mid-December - but before the higher flight costs for Xmas season.
Publish a book about your experience In Panama!
Thanks for the encouragement, but.....
Ife an Damani we will be sorry to see you leave after knowing you here for 12 years. Yes they are as a nice a couple as they appear to be. And their house is great.
Thanks, Linda!! We enjoyed having dinner with y'all the other day!!
Nice People..God Bless You..♥️🇵🇦
You two are so beautiful!!!
Thanks so much!!
Great video!
Love the mola cushions you have on the chairs by the table!
YES!!! We also have a large mola wall-hanging, a mola handbag, and mola face mask. You probably couldn't see our small collection of tagua on the fireplace mantle.
@@Keene4HowardTrustee You go! So awesome!
Just realized that the video was published over a year ago. I really hope you reconsidered moving back to the States. Please advise
The perfec buyer has not shown up yet, but they will.
Our plans are solid.
What fruit trees on the lot. Can the lot.acc 6:23 ommodate 3 large dogs when they are outdoors?
You guys are awesome! I live in the DMV area! I would love to meet you and buy you dinner sometimes!
Ditto. We should have a Panama meet up in the DMV
@@jahblessds2409 Yes that sounds really good!
@Johnathan Ross, we like to eat!!!! Just had a wonderful birthday dinner at a Peruvian restaurant in Coronado.
@@jahblessds2409 Excellent idea!!!
would love to learn more about this lovely couples experience in Panama :)
Yeah that's great experience as well How are you doing my pretty lady ?Hope will can be friends ?
enjoyed it, Thanks! I'm on my way, Dave from Annapolis
Have fun!
I am planning a trip to Panama. I am retired military and I would like to meet with you. I will be with a guide from Panama relocation tours
Sorry, we are just seeing your note. Jackie at Relocation Tours knows how to reach us.
My mom and I thoroughly enjoyed watching your video and, as others have mentioned, you seem like wonderful, fun people. I wish you were our neighbors! ☺️ We also absolutely love your home. My mom wanted to know if you brought all (or most) of the furniture with you or if you purchased it in Panama. Basically, how much did you bring with you when you moved to Panama? Also, and I don’t know if this is an appropriate question here, but how much are you asking for your home?
Thank you so much for sharing your experiences with us!
see the description to the video. There is a link to their website with more info about their house for sale.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Thank you! ☺️
Beautiful couple! I hope to find your type of peace in either Panama or Belize.
I love this story. Beautiful people. Nice house. I'm 35 and wish I could purchase your property and relocate!!
Come on down!!!!
I'm from Alexandria, VA and loved your video. I plan to retire in July 2022 and am considering Panama. You've given me alot to think about and work with. I have friends in Lanham, would be funny if i ran into you at the Giant or some where lol. Are there alot of single people in the area where you live in Panama or mostly couples? Thanks for this great video. Best wishes to you both.
Lots of singles in the beach areas, and in our area, too.
I’m from Maryland too. 🥰
I'm from across the bridge. Looks like there are a few of us on here. We should have a Panama meetup at an outdoor spot out here, like at a park, Old Town Alexandria or National Harbor.
@@jahblessds2409 Let us know - just in case we are in the DMV visiting family.
@@Keene4HowardTrustee thanks very much. I will begin. Working on something although the weather may soon get cold on us. I love your recent video with the brothers. You inspire me tdemendously. Thank you.
Excellent post, am extremely articulate couple…..
Wow, thank you They are the nicest people you'll ever meet!
@@PanamaRelocationTours my pleasure, thanks again..coincidentally i saw that their property was recently on the market, i hope they are both well?
Sora I will check it out❤
Beautiful, just beautiful, but I hate to see you all leave.
Might be good to review international travel hubs and flight costs
Panama is an international travel hub and has affordable flights to 100s of destinations!
I also wish such to myself the woman who will love me for who I am
Very cool
Beautiful couple. Congrats on your life together. You are extremely intelligent and your decision must and should be respected. My only advice to you as someone who tried to return home to the Caribbean, is to maybe visit a few times before making that final decision. With the situation in the States, it "could be" that the family would, in a number of years consider "departing" the US. I am Canadian( emigrated to Canada at age 19), married to an American with grown kids. Our only issue in Canada, now that we are retired is the long cold Alberta winters. Our kids and grandkids are hoping that we choose somewhere tropical, hence researching Panama, so that they have options later in life. Not to have to spend the winters here. You are happy in Panama buti also understand missing family. That will not be our problem. But sunny Florida or anywhere in America, will no longer be a retirement option for us, never mind my hubby was born in Detroit. The past 4 years has really shown the world the real America especially for our people. People of colour. Peace and happiness to you.
We understand, and we wish you the best in finding what is right for you.
We visit the States often, keep abreast of developments and are well aware of the volatility.
Lovely couple congrats on 55 years not many of those types of relationships these days.
We agree! Thanks so much for watching
My parents ate married for 60 years
Have you sold your home yet? This was a very nice video, very joyful.
Not yet! They are still looking for the perfect buyer.
They are too cute!
Nice story
Thanks for watching
Thank you for such excellent information!!! Can I ask is your house still for sale??
Thanks for watching the video! Yes, their house is still for sale. Send an email to info@PanamaRelocationTours.com with your contact info. I will send it to them.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Thanks, Jackie!!!
I wouldn’t return to the US if I were them. There’s waaaaayyy too much violence happening to BP in the US.
Wondering if you can become a naturalized citizen in Panama. Some said even though you have lived in Panama full-time, for a dozen years, your naturalization application does not get approved.
They had no interest in becoming a citizen of Panama. With permanent residency, you can live in Panama indefinitely and enjoy all the benefits
A trip to the ER can bankrupt you here in the US.
Check out these emergency room prices in Panama! Some less than $5! panamarelocationtours.com/medical-emergencies-during-a-panama-relocation-tour
@@PanamaRelocationTours I will. Thanks 🙏🏾 😊
Ditto to the comments that are disappointed this lovely couple is moving back to the states. Congrats on 55 years of marriage!
What fruit Trees are on property? Please
Hello I’m watching your video it looks beautiful my name is Andre Jefferson I’m retired Army and I’m thinking about getting away from the rat race I live in Tucson Arizona but I’m getting a little tired of the crazy people in the lifestyle just wanna slow down return and 63 so just wanted to know what you think
You should come check out Panama! You'll be amazed!
As Jackie said, you'll be amazed.
It's always a matter of personal taste and choice, so, Andre....
Come on down to Panama and see if it's a good fit for YOU!!!
I am on a fixed income but still cannot find an area outside of big cities/towns where I would be able toive humbly.
Volcan, Dolega, David and Las Tablas are all very affordable
You can live humbly and inexpensively in areas near us as well. There are small 2 bedroom homes on the road to our place that are quite affordable, and some are probably for rent as well.
@@Keene4HowardTrustee i appreciate that, but every individual that I have interacted with regarding my searches has pulled away. Leaving me with the impression that I might be wasting my time. People the world over are searching for their nest. Thing is, the realtors don't see much profit to be made from helping me. Not being cynical, just what I am encountering.
@@pawshands9706 Don't be discouraged by that.
Keep in mind, at the same time, that some of us have had the experience of giving of our time and information and then having folks who were interested suddenly vanish...never to be heard from again.
Research and questions are good and necessary, but there is no substitute for visiting to get a feel of the place.
So,....come on down and look around.
The two bedroom homes I mentioned are on the edge of Bejuco, a 3 minute (and cheap) taxi ride from the Inter-American Highway. They are brand new.
>> Bejuco is where we turn off the highway to come to Sora (11 miles up the road), where we live.
I just noticed that the video above begins on the road I mentioned. - just a little past the home I referred to.
Is there any benefit in moving our belongings down with us?
not really. see this panamarelocationtours.com/shipping-your-household-goods-to-panama
We shipped an entire houseful of furniture and household goods. Along with an auto, it filled a full container. It worked for us, but if we had to do it over again, we'd bring a lot less.
I would house sit for them, in case they change their mind and want to return ;)
What is the elevation of Sora Panama ?
366 meters - about 1200 feet
@@PanamaRelocationTours Per devices measured at our house, we are about 1,950 feet above sea level.
Per devices measured at our house, we are about 1,950 feet above sea level.
I had a fish bone stocked in my throat once and a banana did the trick!
I'll remember that!!! We tried bread to no avail. I sincerely hope it never happens again! I am very careful when I eat this wonderfully fresh and tasty fish here: corvina, pargo rojo (red snapper), robalo. I just fried some robalo last night and it was DEE-LISH!!!!
Contractors/repairman do not show up or call in the US either. Roads are full of potholes in the US and there's really no plans to fix them. Life has changed in the US the past 17 years. Rent out your house instead of selling. You might want to move back to Panama after being back a year or so. I and a lot of others are longing to escape the US.
Really good advice but it's hard to be a long distance landlord.
What a lovely couple and a lovely serene home! But, to leave that to come back to America is a Huge mistake! This place is in chaos and is a constant assault on your peace of mind. America has spiritual and moral cancer!!
We hear you! Where do you live? Why are you still there?
Don't return to US, u will be making a mistake. Inflation 8% this year alone. No one can afford to retire in usa. They all moving out of usa.
Thanks for the advice....
Good morning I do love the comment about Panama for I leave Jamaican in two thousand and thirteen I do not return back home i do do love Panama it is a beautiful family country to live the living conditions. Is very grate