Monthly Archives: July 2015

Raising Chickens

Posted on July 24, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Being a city gal, I don’t know anything about raising chickens but I am learning. My friend Cedo has chickens in her yard for eggs, and she recently bought some chicks that she will raise for meat. There was a … Continue reading →

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Saturday Market

Posted on July 20, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Every Saturday there is a market where the government sells staples like rice, sugar, salt, cooking oil, beans, lentils, and some canned goods. I have been to the one in Concepcion a few times, but I recently learned that there … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Bicycle Travel

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I had thought about, planned for, and trained for my bicycle tour for at least a year. Last January I went back to the US and returned with the equipment I couldn’t get here, so I was serious about it … Continue reading →

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A Few Days in Nicaragua

Posted on July 16, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

The last few days of my bike trip were spent with my friends Deb and Ron in Ometepe Island, Nicaragua. We met through our blogs, and Joel and I house sat for them last September for 3 weeks and absolutely … Continue reading →

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Guess Who Came to Dinner?

Posted on July 10, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

This is a post by my friend Deb in Nicaragua. I am glad I got to meet this sweet, gentle doctor while I was there.

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A Thousand Thank You’s

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

As I have accomplished my bicycle trip I have been so thankful and amazed by all the support, encouragement, congratulations, and good thoughts that have been sent to me. I appreciate each and every one of you who have helped … Continue reading →

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The Destination is Reached!

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

After all the dreaming, preparation, training, cycling, and traveling I could hardly believe it when I crossed into Nicaragua, and I can hardly believe now that I am here. The last leg of the trip was also the best – … Continue reading →

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Leaving Costa Rica

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I had been cycling for many days, occasionally taking a bus but mostly making my way on the bike. When I started it seemed like it was going to take a long time to get anywhere, but later when I … Continue reading →

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Playa Hermosa at Sunset

Posted on July 4, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I had a really good time at Playa Hermosa, nice friends, comfortable home, beautiful area, what’s not to like! Of course while I was there we needed to walk down and check out the beach. Sunset is my favorite time … Continue reading →

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Nicoya to Playa Hermosa

Posted on July 2, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Wednesday, my objective was to bike from Nicoya to Playa Hermosa where some friends offered to host me for a while. I was so tired the night before that I fell asleep before 8pm, so I woke up shortly after … Continue reading →

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