CASCO VIEJO PANAMA Things To Do | World Travel 2022 | Retirement Vlog #52

[@RetirementTravelers]

Join us today as we cover 500 years of history in Panama City, Panama. Subscribe and follow along on our journey around the world. Safe travels, John and Bev

[@Ep3tzYc]

4:45 He gave you sepals of the hibiscus flower -known in Panama as _saril_ (a mispronunciation of the English word "sorrel"), or Jamaican flower (in Mexico). It is sold during these times, bc we make a spice drink w/it (the sepals are boiled), for Xsmas, which it's served over ice 😋 Panama is a huge melting pot, and we've easily adopted every foreign cultural influence as a way of saying: you are welcome here 🥰 So, the _saril_ drink is (one of many), a Caribbean influence in our country. 7:23 Now, you were at Casco Viejo, and didn't visit the Golden Altar at _Iglesia de San José_ (St. Joseph church)?! -it's the most historical church of Panama! It survived pirate Morgan's looting. The monks painted it w/tar -to avoid its pillage. In order to protect it from any damage, when Morgan arrived at the church (in hope of sacking any gold from there too), they told him that their altar was being repaired, and asked him, if he could donate 10 Ducats -as what legend says-, the pirate responded: _you're a bigger pirate than me,_ and he left. 9:10 Nov, 28th it's the bicentennial celebration of our independence from Spain. That's why you were hearing the rumbling of that band in the middle of the street 🤭 During independence days¹ (we have 2), our numerous bands march in very pristine uniforms. Unfortunately, this year marching bands had to be reduced in numbers (so, no every school/institution was able to participate), and had to book their place in an assigned open area (stadium), in order to be seen by the general public, and transmitted on TV. So, the ppl you saw playing in the street were not able to get booked (or are just an independent band), and ofc, it's relatively impossible to keep anyone to celebrate independence days ✨🇵🇦✨ ¹NOTE: • Nov, 28th -Independence of Panama from Spain (1821) • Nov, 3rd -Independence from Colombia (1903). As much as some might insist to get anal about it, the concept of _separation_ encircles the same principle within this context.

[@emilyfathauer3037]

You both make the perfect duo to travel the world…we see all of the hard work and of course the fun in your awesome videos! Loved learning more about Panama…beautiful and full of history!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the video and learned some things about Panama 🇵🇦. Fun country!

[@hannahcoy8644]

Great video! Loved watching your tour covering 500 years of history in Panama! Such a fascinating area! Looks like you all had such a fun day together!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. Panama City has a lot of interesting history. We are having a great time!

[@bradmartin237]

Very interesting video. I really enjoyed hearing the history of the two historical “puertos” with all their cool “puertas.” 🤣 John, I appreciate your fun-loving role in this project and Bev, your video editing and trip planning skills just keep improving. Kudos. Who was the musical artist you had on your track in the middle singing in Spanish? Panamanian?

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. This was a fun video for us. The artist is Rendez-Voodoo and it is called “Faster Car” and we used both Spanish and English versions. John and Bev

[@guillermogouldburn763]

French food in the prior video and Argentinian food in this one. I'm loving this town! Great videos! Subscribed.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much for subscribing and hope you enjoy our videos. We do love food, probably a little too much. 🤣 Safe travels and thanks again, John and Bev

[@erinaustin9968]

Bev your editing is great! I wondered how you divided up the tasks. Very effective story telling. Keep up the good work!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the video. We have loved our time in Panama. Safe travels, John and Bev

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

I love looking at puertas in Britain!❤️🇬🇧

[@RetirementTravelers]

You can probably say it better than we can!!! 🤣🤣

[@travelman677]

Great video. Love the story telling and humor. You guys are making us want to come to Panama for sure now. Thanks for sharing your funny experiences and we can’t wait to follow you around the world.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. We appreciate the kind words and thanks for following us on our journey around the world. John and Bev

[@RetirementTravelers]

We do hope you get to go someday. Be sure to also go up to Boquete. It is an awesome place. Next week’s video will be from there. John and Bev

[@JohnandCaraRetiredTravellers]

Great video! Loved the market! So much history! I never knew there was a “real” Captain Morgan! Oh and those doors!!!! 🤣~Cara

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. We learned a lot of history ourselves making this video and we just had to include the puertas segment 🤣 Hope all is well. Safe travels, John and Bev

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Nice dancing 💃 at the end!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. Bev and I can’t dance like that, but it was fun watching!

[@DestinationEarth]

Love the new intro! You hit up some really neat places and the history was really interesting. Never heard the story of Captain Morgan before, so that was really quite interesting!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. We enjoying learning about new things and places. We have learned SO MUCH in Panama and had a great time. We are sure you guys learned a bunch in Cuba. Safe travels, John and Bev

[@vmichelita]

Great video! Loved the tour of Old Panama!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks for watching. We’ve had such a great time in Panama. Good luck with the lodge opening! John and Bev

[@TeezieMo]

Thanks for sharing! I can't wait to visit Panama! Those beautiful murals and doorways!! Loved your chemistry and music to the video too! 😂🤣😂(@8:30 i relate to this with learning the Spanish language)

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. You will love Panama. John and Bev

[@RodKrisBisdakMotovlog]

Great vidz my friend. Keep it up and more vidz to come. More blessings to you with your partner my friend

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much for watching. John and Bev

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Bev, you seriously do the BEST job with the music. You make me want to do better 🙌

[@RetirementTravelers]

Awh…that makes me feel so good. As you know, editing is so hard and honestly, it’s eaten my lunch from time to time. The music is something that helps me stay focused and inspires me. I’m glad you’re enjoying our channel! We enjoy yours, too!

[@LovingLifeHitchedUp]

Acquired....lol. Enjoyed the views and the history. Didn't know Captain Morgan's history. I bet your spanish is getting better with every passing day. Binge watching you guys today and loving your experiences.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. We are learning so much on this trip, including some Spanish. It has been a challenge with everyone wearing masks 😷 trying to pick up words! John and Bev

[@julieeggleton9743]

I'm spending a happy day watching all your world travel videos. As the daughter of a carpenter I also love looking at doors, I see you are in Morocco now so I expect many more beautiful examples. Morocco is a consideration for a frugal travel adventure in late January however I might be heading out into the middle of the Atlantic if I can make the finances work. Thanks for the inspiration. 😘

[@RetirementTravelers]

Wow. So glad you are enjoying our videos. Morocco was amazing and we will return! Good luck with your trip planning. We have recent blogs on both Madeira Island and Tenerife. We loved both places and recommend if you can go to either of those great places as well. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com

[@Anonymous-One1]

Oh, Casco, not Costco! 🤣It is so much fun to visit historical sites and learn about their significance. The sausage and cheese looked amazing!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Haha. We do love our foods around the world! Happy journeys, John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

[@arkyfer197]

Panamá 🇵🇦👍🏼

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks. Nice country!!! John and Bev

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

Heeelllooo! We really enjoyed this vlog, loved how you did the scene where you paused the image of John and then drew it out on to your computer screen, showing your editing screen, very clever 😁....great info, music and humour, as always, and thankyou for getting us super excited about our trip....take care

[@RetirementTravelers]

We are excited about making others excited about travel. We can’t wait for yours to start in 760.537695 days, but who’s counting 🤣. Any ideas where you will start? John and Bev

[@travellingwithcrowsfeet]

@@RetirementTravelers Darren here, we've booked a room with family in Derbyshire for Christmas, so we plan to start there. New Years in Edinburgh and then the Viking festival, Up Helly Aa in Shetland at the end of January. After that we plan to buy a Motorhome and travel for 2 years around the UK and Europe. We will have the means for overseas holidays im sure if we want a change from the Moho.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Sounds fantastic!

[@bronwynquinn4477]

I found this fascinating! Thank you!

[@RetirementTravelers]

Glad you enjoyed it! Panama City was a nice place. John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

[@chaltechalte1405]

Hi dear new to your channel, liked you two and your work so so much..SUBSCRIBED..

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed the video and hope you can follow us around the world. Safe travels, John and Bev

[@bronwynquinn4477]

Wonderful filming and editing !

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thank you very much! John and Bev retirementtravelers.com/

[@beverlyromine1224]

Another great video!! Bev, I’ve watched you do the trip planning & editing and you make it look easy!! But I know it takes time and skills! You’ve got skills girl!! 😍 We loved Panamá & this brings back so many fond memories and I want to go back. Love ❤️ your humor and John - great negotiation skills. A fun way to reward people for a job well done.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thanks so much. It has been a fantastic month and has gone by way too quickly. Bev does have skills!!! Thanks again for connecting us with Gabriel. We had so much fun with them. 🥰 John and Bev

[@ALVARITO2370]

I'm loving it.

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thank you so much. Hope you can join us for an adventure around the world. Many blessings to you in 2022. John and Bev

[@gregoriousgotti5115]

❤️💯

[@RetirementTravelers]

Thank you 😊 John and Bev

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Costco viejo … Sounds like a really old club store 😂

[@RetirementTravelers]

🤣 🤣 Are you sure you aren’t in the market for a case of Captain Morgan spiced rum!!!!

[@Ep3tzYc]

It's "Casco" not costco. The word "Casco", means a group of buildings.

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

@@Ep3tzYc I’m sorry, I was just making a bad joke!

[@MagentaOtterTravels]

Bev, you do the editing? That’s the worst part! 😫😫😫

[@RetirementTravelers]

It is the worst part, but hopefully we are getting better. 😃 John and Bev