Just saying 'Hi' from Canada

My spouse & I are interested in Panama...
to visit, to stay longer, maybe to live,
not sure yet.

We do know we love to be able to swim in
somewhat calm waters sometimes.  Need to
be where swimming is fairly safe.
Would like to stay near that for a visit.

We are quite passionate about 'going green',
not that we try to get OTHERS to do this, but
WE do this.  Difference there.  However, doesn't
mean I wouldn't start a bike club if I went to
Panama...such a good, cheap, healthy way to
get around.

We would also need to look into accommodations there,
needs are likely small 1 bedroom condo with kitchen
and bathroom, and would love to have a balcony
if possible.  But if that's not possible, we
would manage OK.

We've been 'slow' on the uptake unlike some savvy
people, so we don't want to stay slow the whole
time and become SLUGGISH.

Welcome any help we can arrive at and will try to
look over what we need to know.

Oh, we are into alternative health things,
like herbs, spices, teas, oils etc.

We know just a little Spanish but like trying to
speak it.