Panama is BETTER Than Krstl Ever Imagined!
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- Опубліковано 28 сер 2024
- Krstl moved to Panama when she was 70 and would have never imagined opening a thriving business and falling in love too! She is so happy with her new life in Panama!
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:0:00 Intro
0:36 How Krstl and Mark Met
2:07 Krstl started a new business
5:23 Renting a House
11:30 Challenges
12:55 Mindset and Opportunities
17:51 Experience with Panama Relocation Tours
24:10 Healthcare
27:19 Hobbies
30:22 Weather
32:49 Driving
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This beautiful lady is the one whose story impressed me, that I showed my wife she came home from a hard days work. I said to my wife" listen to this lady story,and her concerns, isn't this what you are looking for in retirement " she said to me" let's make a go at it" We are now full time residents in Panama, and enjoying every moment of it. Thank you beautiful lady, you made the difference in our lives.
I'll have to share our story with Krstl. You will make her day!
Yes she is a beautiful lady.
This so awesome and inspiring. A woman in her seventies finding love and starting her own business and I swear Krystal looks ten years younger.
She really does look at least 10 years younger than when she arrived. That's what Panama can do for you!
Age is truly just a number!
@@Stephanie-007 And getting higher as we age right ! Yes, living in a great climate and without stress is a factor in aging for most people. Especially since the winter is here where I live in Washington state. Am leaving the last of January for Panama and checking out things to look at while I'm there. Boquete and Pacific coast is going to be my destination.
I love her story; it's very inspiring. I think she could write a book about it. Krstal, if you're reading this, I highly recommend a book about your life, especially your experiences in Panama, your retirement, and finding love. Yes she looks much younger, I wish her and her BF the best.
Alright now! Krstl got her groove back!!!! Write your book Chica😎😎!
I've seen ALL of Krstl's videos and love them ALL!!!! She is the ONE that made me realize that I could move there as a single woman. Krstl SO happy for you!!!
yes so happy for her!
You two just made me smile throughout the entire video. I can just feel how happy you are, it just shines through.
You are so kind. Thanks for watching the video
Just seeing them walk hand in hand made me feel warm and fuzzy.
I'm shading tears of joy just listening to them share the wonderful life that they are living in Panama.
They are so happy living in Panama. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Awwww ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ she started her journey alone and now she has love and biz 💪💪💪❤️
What a lovely couple! Krstl mentioned a community and that is what I am looking to find. I can hardly wait to move there. 🙏❤️
There are a lot of great communities in Panama.
@@PanamaRelocationTours my husband who's American citizen our son and I Kenyan citizen were moving to Panama in two months, we don't know where to start kindly advise
Great information, Krstl. It's good to hear about RENTALS - not everybody can afford to buy. Also, it's good to hear about activities for Seniors in the Boquete area. Thank you! ❤Ps: the cows come by because they like your good energy. 😄
Glad you enjoyed the video~
I am so happy for both of them! I have tears of happiness. This gives me hope as a single female myself. Congrats to both of them....🥰
Thank you for watching the video. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
When I hear such good things about my country, they confirm what Zonians (americans born in the panama canal area) friends who left Panama many years ago still tell me that they cannot forget Panama and it is the best country where they have lived.
Panama is an amazing country.
That is quite a💫glow💫 you have going on there, Krstl! Happiness sure does look great on you. Both you and Mark wear it well.💕Congrats!
Krstl and Mark are so happy in their new life in Panama
@@PanamaRelocationTours It definitely shows--they are such a huge inspiration! I'm really looking forward to meeting them at the Tuesday Market in February.🇵🇦 Perhaps by then, Mark will have a booth with some of his vegetables for us to try.
I like it how Krystal said she is accepted, no body judge her, that's true Panama is a mix of different culture from all over the world. Yes, the doctors are great and care about anyone, after all that is what they studied for. Panama has the best coffee in the world, beside the Pacific and Atlantic along with many beautiful places. Great video.
Krstl's first elegant interview was what got me thinking; the following videos got this old gypsy-gal hooked on the idea of Panama. But now, who will give me the proverbial kick? Stay happy and healthy, Krstl and Mark, and enjoy those garden harvests.
Come see how you can live BETTER for less in Panama too!
Krstl's back!!!!! So happy for you!!! Looking younger and even more beautiful. L😁😃😂😂. Smiles galore 😂😃😁
Such lovely people telling such a lovely story. Warms my heart. Thank you and all the best. Hope our paths cross.
Thanks for watching the video!
My jaws are sore because I could not quit smiling watching this video! Yall exude some wonderful energy and it comes shinning through very clearly and is infectious! Thank you for this video as yall made my day! We quit our jobs back in March and flew down to Panama and fell in love with it. After a couple trips there, we bought a lot on the Pacific ocean outside of Pedasi, and are currently having a house built there. We will definitely make a trip up to Boquete once we are down there full time and come to your booth. My lovely wife loves all those essential oils, so you will need to really stock up!! Thanks again!!
Glad you enjoyed the video!
Gawwwd! I am so happy for the two of you! Not finished watching yet, but I had to say it!!! ❤️
Yay! Thank you!
This is so inspiring; what a BLESSINGS that you found one another. I am so glad you did a follow-up video to your first video. You're amazing! WOW age does not matter this is what living looks like and not giving UP🙌❤💜💙
Krystl girl you look not a day over 55! You seem like such a sincere person, and I'm so happy that you and Mark have found each other (although I think he had it planned You're great at explaining all the things I'm interested in. So great!!
Wow, thank you! I will let Krstl know to check your comment. She loves living in Panama
How is it that every time I see this beautiful lady she keeps getting younger and younger and younger?
If you look at Krstl's first videos, then this one, she looks at least 10 years younger. That's what Panama and happiness will do for you!
I am enjoying your video so much. I am also glad you found nice partner to share your life with. Thank you for all the information you are giving us about Panama. O hope to visit someday soon, God willing. My best wishes to both of you.
Krystal and Mark are lovely!
I think so too!
Such an inspiring video - thank you Kristi and Mark and of course Jackie 🙏🏻😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Omggggg! I’ve seen her previous videos and I am sooo happy to see that she found love in Panama ❤️❤️❤️. God bless the two of them. I’m planning to take the Panama tour in late 2024 or Spring of 2025.
Krstl is EVEN HAPPIER in Panama now!
What a beautiful couple. Enjoy your life together....
This is brilliant. So positive
Glad you enjoyed the video
Congratulations Kristi and Mark for finding your little piece of paradise in Panama! Great video!
Thank you so much!m Glad you enjoyed the video
Your video was the first I saw a year ago...i am now scheduled to finally visit Panama in July...so excited for you! Blessings
Thanks for watching Krstl's video. I'm so glad to hear that it inspired you to come see how you can lie BETTER in Panama too!
Just when I think there is nothing more to learn about Panama, you bring on water kefir! Jackie you continue to blow me away! Tu eres la leche (in a good way)
More to come! Glad you enjoyed the video
Great video! She looks so happy wish them all the best.🤗
She is so happy in Panama!
A very enjoyable video. I like the fact that you guys pronounce Boquete correctly. I’ve seen other PRT videos where expats that have lived there for more than a decade still don’t pronounce it correctly. I’ve been to Panama briefly before but I’m thinking maybe a month long visit might be in the near future. And Kristl, your enthusiasm is a joy to see !
I saw the original video....I am so happy for you!..You went from "I" to "We"....
These two look so relaxed and chilled out! So lovely to hear your story!
They are!
I m so glad for both of you. And you are so right about no judgment , acceptance of others regarding race, cultural background, etc. Again, welcome to Panamá. God bless you.
Awwww so sweet. I’m so happy for ya’ll.
Great video, Great People,.. 🇵🇦 We need people like them...Open Heart💯🇵🇦🌎
Wow! I love this!!! This would be good for my mom and pops ❤
Glad you enjoyed the video
So amazing! Cows visiting! Love it! I just watched your first video from 4 years ago and now came across this one and I am so happy for you Krstl, both of you look so happy, what a beautiful story.
They are very happy living in Panama.
Wow! Amazing. I am from Chicago also but the Lord had me move to Kenosha, Wisconsin 20 years ago. I wanted to leave the USA and move to the Philippines and after days and hours of research He said No! Panama instead. All these videos of Boquette just kept popping up all over the place! Sometimes the Lord works in mysterious ways other times He is blatantly obvious ! Krstl when I saw your other video I was in total tears and knew for Sure. You ! I started re- practicing 😊 My Spanish today ! (mi Español este dia).
OMGoodness! Krystal speaks so eloquently....she's drawing me right in! Listening to her speak is like listening to poetry. I have all your business card info written down. Next time I'm there - I'm coming to The Tuesday Market just to see her and Mark...the love of her life!!!
Wow, thank you! Thanks for watching the video. I'm glad you enjoyed connecting with Krstl
I couldn't stop smiling for them either. LOL
They are both so happy in Panama.. and together.
OMG, you guys are so great. I saw your first video and am so happy you and Mark? Found each other. My wife and I are doing the 1 week tour this coming march. But I’m almost sold already on Boquete. Thanks so much for sharing your story.
It's good to see a variety of different areas before you make a decision where to move to.
Talk about living your best life. You are an amazing speaker with such wonderful energy. I love how you show everyone that age does not have to limit an individual. You two look so happy!🥰I bet you never imagined such a journey. Sometime the unexpected can be amazing! 🇵🇦
Thanks so much for watching! I agree 100%
Great info and inspiration
Glad you enjoyed it!
good for both of you nice happy live
Way to Krstl and Mark . Best wishes to you both.
Thank you for the video, this is the second video of yours I watch. Such great information. I also want to relocate to Panama and I'm gearing towards Boquete area.I love the beach, however not sure if I can deal with the extreme heat ? It's great to have the options. Year-round cooler weather really appeals to me. Great to live in the mountains and head to beach would be the perfect merging.
Congratulations on finding love! So sweat and so happy for the both of you.
Glad it was helpful! THANKS for watching!
Was there something shared at the presentation about “things happening” in Volcan that would be concerning? This couple is too cute!! We loved Boquete but we decided on looking more at the beach areas. We think. 😂
Fantastic lady, excellent post…
Glad you enjoyed it
I am so incredibly happy for her, for them both. ❤
Thank you Krstl and Mark are very happy living in Panama.
its nice to see that you found love and are so happy! the place looks heavenly! ❤
Krstl and Mark and very happy living in Panama
This is inspiring… thanks to Krystl and Mark…I’m glad these videos have turned on my profile ….
I'm glad you enjoyed the video
The Tuesday Market must be a ubiquitous expat thing: we had one in our small community in Baja too. Great way to meet people and stay connected.
U two are so cute! I saw Crystal's first video!
They sure are!
I love fermenting, too!
So happy for you both!
Lovely couple....
Yes they are
Thanks so much for sharing.
It's certainly beautiful there.
It really is! Come see how amazing Panama is!
That was great! You did an awesome job! Happy New Year!
So love seeing both your videos! So cool that you met someone special AND a business of your passion❤. We will be at the market on Nov. 21st, 2023. Hope to see you there😊
I saw your first video and have wondered about you often and now, here you are with a wonderful new love!!! I am so happy for you. I just turned 68 and have been watching the videos for the past year, trying to imagine coming on the tour:) I love essential oils and I know the soaps are just as beautiful. You give me so much hope and inspiration to make the "move" but I don't know where to start in terms of paperwork to come there. It is so awesome to see you so happy! Mark seems like a really good guy:) I am praying for a place on the beach. What kind of Visa do I qualify for? Single, retired BW on SS. Blessings and stay happy!
Krstl knew she wanted to move to Panama but did not know how to make it happen. So she took a Panama Relocation Tour to learn all the things she needed to know and get the help she needed to have a smooth move to Panama. You should do this too. See details at panamarelocationtours.com/tours
LVNCSR, don't wait, the time is never just right.
You guys are so nice. Thanks for doing this video.
Krstl and Mark LOVE living in Panama.
Thank you for sharing! 💓
Thanks for watching!
I love your story! ❤
The way he looks at you!❤❤❤❤
Really wonderful video of Krstl! What part of Boquete is her home located, so beautiful!
Krstl and Mark live near Palmira.
@@PanamaRelocationTours Thanks for letting me know, beautiful area.
How cute!
Panama Relocation AND Find Love ❤️ Tour!!!
It's not the first time this has happened!
@@PanamaRelocationTours i know- I saw the video of the other guy that married a Panamanian woman ❤️
A beautiful story, may God continue to bless you!
Thank you. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
WARMS MY HEART EVEN MORE
Krstl and Mark are special people!
oh my gosh I love the market! I am a vender myself and that looks amazing 😍😍😍
It really is!
Thank you for making these wonderful videos!! Can you tell me if there is a pottery studio in Boquete?
There is no pottery studio in Boquete.
Hi I'm planning to move to Panama but I don't know anyone there
Looking at this video gives me a lot of encouragement
So I will try to do the tour this year .
When you come on a Panama Relocation Tour, you'll meet a LOT of people who live in Panama so you'll instantly know people when you move to Panama.
God bless you both what a great story I could see my self coming down their to liv
Come check out Panama during an all-inclusive Panama Relocation Tour - that's what Krstl and Mark did! panamarelocationtours.com/tours
awesome!!!!!!!
Thank you! Cheers!
I've seen all Krstl's video... she's so encouraging... poor Mark didn’t get to say too much... and got cut off when he did lol.... beautiful couple...
Mark was a little shy in front of the camera too. They are so happy in Panama!
You people are truly beautiful
Thanks for watching.
So why didn't the first B&B not work out "AT ALL!" she says... ? Noise?
It was across the street from a church with bells going off early in the morning. Across the street from a pharmacy with a neon green light shining into her bedroom,and one bedroom had no windows and there was so much street noise she could not open the windows but if she did open the windows she got a lot of noise and dust coming into her apartment. She was miserable there.
Great video! Great information from very engaging folks. Did Kristl come down on a pensionado visa initially or did she get the Friendly Nations visa to allow her to work? If you get the Pensionado visa and then decide to work or start a business, can you change your status?
She got the Friendly Nations Visa so she could work in Panama
I love your video with Mark. I watched your video when you first moved to Boquete, I m headed to Boquete on the 11th via Panama to David. I love to meet you both, Also if I can help you by bringing you blue bottles please send me a message, I d love to help you out if I can. I put my trip off last year due to Covid but God knows my heart is beyond ready .. I am so happy for you both ,, !!Taryn
I seem to remember from her first video that Krstl had a Pensionado Visa...How was she able to start a business with this type of Visa?
Krstl has a Friendly Nations Visa and a work permit so she can work in Panama.
Mark is fast like a bullet! Well done man!
So amazing - where are you? I didn’t realize the diversity of the Bouquet’ area.
I don’t know if I could not be near the beach.
Water around?
The closest beach in only 1 hour from Boquete.
Such a beautiful love story, thank you for sharing. I’m going to be on Panama relocation tour in April. Any other available gentlemen who maybe interested…….. please forward. I’m retired fun fit and financially secure.
We look forward to showing you how amazing life is in Panama.
Hello, would you share what insurance is good in Panama and your cataract surgeon is. Hughie
Eye surgeon is Dr. Augusta Arosemena www.EyeDoctorPanama.com
Noticed something unusual about the video the landlord moves quickly? Most of the other videos they tell You expect things to move very slowly
Some landlords are quick to make any repairs needed. Some are not.
This is a sensitive topic but listening to your experience has brought it to my mind. What about funeral arrangements? Do people have their remains sent back to the US or do they make arrangements to be buried there?
you can be buried in Panama or have remains sent to the US
I love you both. 😊
Ok Mark, don’t get fired and keep the Mrs’s happy.
One thing one should be aware of in Panama is: retail trade is illegal for non-Panamanians in Panama. You can only do wholesale as foreigner. You can found a limited company to get around this limitation but this brings some more annoyances. I also thought about selling something and dismissed it. Many foreigners (e.g. from Colombia, Nicaragua, etc.) do it nevertheless.
There is a legal way for a foreigner to sell retail. A good immigration attorney (like the ones we recommend) can get it all set up correctly.
Where was the hospital that she went to? I am interested in knowing as I understand there is limited hospital care ( no overnight care facility ) in Boquette.
She went to a hospital in David
Did you need to get a Work Visa for your business?
Yes she did
What is the cost to be a vender at the market? Space rental? Business license?
You cannot sell at the market unless you have a work permit. The price depends on the size of your booth.
@@PanamaRelocationTours is it a one time fee? Or weekly?
When you sell your products at the market is that considered “work” so you would have to have a different visa than the pensionado? Do you have to pay taxes on the sales?
Yes, you need a work permit to sell products at the market. Krstl has a Friendly Nations visa and the proper permits to sell products at the Markets. You also have to report your income and pay taxes in Panama... and probably in your country too. US citizens are taxed on their worldwide income
Are four wheel ATVs street legal in Panama as they are in Mexico?
They are only legal if they have been inspected and have a license plate.
Was just wondering 🤔 say to myself I wonder if that lady stayed in Panama. Well here d ou
She LOVE living in Panama even more now!
I meant to say well here you are. It's great you ❤️ love where you live
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Are you both Spanish speakers?
They speak some Spanish but they are not fluent.