Tag Archives: Panama

Stuck between worlds, hoping I never have to choose.

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Nelson de Witt

It’s my last night in Panama. My birth father and I are sitting at the dining room table eating dinner. My stepmother and sister are away, so it’s just us. As we finish, he looks at me and asks: “So, … Continue reading →

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Some Things Never Change

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Nelson de Witt

My little sister Estefany in 1998. My little sister the other day.

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When Cultures Mix: How Knowing Me Affected My Family

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Nelson de Witt

Visiting my family in Central America has definitely influenced me over the years. I’ve copied many aspects of the Latin American culture and made them my own. From dance to dress I feel more at home here then I ever … Continue reading →

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Like Father, Like Daughter

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Nelson de Witt

I took this photo of my sister the other day and it reminded me of one I took of my father in 1998. Looking at these two pictures I really feel like Estefany is my father’s daughter. Do you see … Continue reading →

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How An American Learned to Love the World Cup

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Nelson de Witt

Watching the World Cup brings back so many memories of visiting my family and being exposed to new cultures. I was in Central America for the ’98 and ’02 tournaments. Growing up as an American we knew about the World … Continue reading →

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