Author Archives: Kris Cunningham

Panama is in the “Ring of Fire“,  a series of volcanoes and plate movements where the majority of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions occur. We have felt a number of earthquakes since we have been in Panama. There are a number … Continue reading →

A big concern of people moving to another country is staying in touch with family and friends. Internet was on my own “absolutely must have ” list. I actually see more of my family now than I did before because … Continue reading →

It’s a hot afternoon so I’m sitting on the terrace with a fan, sipping passionade (like lemonade but with passion fruit juice) and listening to a multitude of bird songs in every direction while I sort photos. Mi vida dificil (my … Continue reading →

I saw this excellent article here. http://futureexpats.com/why-us-expats-are-obsessed-with-health-care/ Availability and cost of health care and health insurance are topics that come up frequently in the expat forums and discussion groups. In the US we worry so much about health care that we … Continue reading →

It is the last week of March, the height of summer. By this time every year I am very tired of summer. It’s hot, windy, and very dry. It rained a month ago while we were away but otherwise, since … Continue reading →

There is an excellent article today on Chiriqui Chatter.  http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2017/03/26/observations-regarding-moving-to-panama/ Here’s just a little of it: “I know I haven’t posted much lately, but I have several items consuming my time. However, I have had some time to observe several … Continue reading →

The Ministerio de Salud (Health Department) paid us a visit yesterday. They were going house to house to check for standing water and to educate people on mosquito control. The first time they did this was last October which made … Continue reading →

The day started with a motmot eating his breakfast as we ate ours. I couldn’t see exactly what he had, but I think it was a butterfly. After breakfast I set out for a ride. As I left the neighborhood, … Continue reading →

The Feria Internacional de David (the International Fair of David) is a big event held every March. It is attended by around 350,000 people, and attracts 500 vendors and exhibitors from Panama and many neighboring countries. New ideas and technologies … Continue reading →

It seems like the recent immigration changes are the biggest topic of conversation lately. Nothing new has happened in the last couple days so I’m happy to turn my attention to just some mundane bits of life that have been … Continue reading →