Monthly Archives: July 2013

Our Cost of Living in Panama – July 2013

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

July is 4 days short since we left for the US on the 27th, but I think this month’s accounting is useful enough to be worth posting. If we were still in Panama we would have only bought a few … Continue reading →

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David, Panama – construction everywhere!

Posted on July 30, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

There always seem to be projects underway in our area. There are everything from small home improvement projects to major road construction. New commercial buildings and new homes are everywhere and more are planned. There is a sign in my … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Masterpiece The instructions are:  Masterpiece. No matter where you are (and where you’ve been), I’m certain you’ve stumbled upon something extraordinary: a place that blows your mind; a work of art or object that speaks to you; or even … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh

Posted on July 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Fresh The instructions are:   Fresh. The definition for fresh has a bit of a fork in it – it’s a state (new, recent, previously unknown) and it’s a taste or sensation (cool, sweet, invigorating, refreshing).  I’m going to let … Continue reading →

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New Tags for the Car

Posted on July 23, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

The license plate on one of our cars expires at the end of this month, so my objective yesterday was to get a new one. There is nothing like a new experience, a new sort of business transaction to make … Continue reading →

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How did we ever have time to work?

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Before we moved, people asked us – “When you are retired, what are you going to DO all day??”  Ha! Not a problem. We find plenty to do, and most of it is more fun than working. Wednesday we went … Continue reading →

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We have a Panama bank account

Posted on July 22, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Some people say it’s easy to get a back account here. Others say it’s impossible. Our friend Eduardo has a friend at Scotiabank, so he took us in to the Boquete branch where she works. Here in Panama you can expect … Continue reading →

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Panama Bugs

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

You have been warned 😉 There seems to be an endless variety of bugs here. I’ve been taking my camera and macro lens with me when I work in the yard, and the tiny bugs are as fascinating as the … Continue reading →

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Boca Chica – Gone Fishing

Posted on July 20, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We visited Boca Chica last weekend (see previous posts) and had a wonderful time! We also walked to the neighboring resort, Gone Fishing, and met the owner. Since it’s right next door, it’s no surprise that there are wonderful views … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour

Posted on July 16, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: The Golden Hour The instructions are: The Golden Hour. In photography, the “golden hour” is the first and last hour of sunlight of the day. Photographers venture out on sunrise hikes or sunset treks to capture a magical shot, due … Continue reading →

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