Living to 100 - Retirement Reimagined

Training for Volcán Barú

Posted on April 22, 2023July 2, 2023 by David

During our trip to Panama this summer we have a lofty goal of climbing this long dormant volcano. Round trip from Boquete this trail is rated hard with 17.4 miles round trip and an elevation gain of 6,847 feet.Most hikers start this around 10 or 11 PM and hike overnight with the goal of seeing sunrise. After our own trial run from 5 PM to 1:30 AM we've decided we'll pass on the overnight. Instead we'll likely start hiking around 4 or 5 AM and...

Planning a New Retirement Adventure

Posted on December 6, 2022July 2, 2023 by David

We've always planned far in advance. We focused on getting to the comfortable retirement that modern America tells us we should want. Retire about 65ish. Enjoy the second home. Travel. But what happens when you get the American Dream early and discover that's not what you want? That the modern American Dream is not only unsatisfying but actually makes you feel trapped. That big house the bank tells you that you can afford (so you get it). And...