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About Kris Cunningham

We live in David, Chiriqui Provence, Republic of Panama! This blog is about some of our experiences in our new country.

I Can See!

Posted on October 14, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

I know… more eye stuff. But, I think this is the end of the news reel about my eye. I had surgery for a detached retina on May 27. That was a serious surgery and it took me many weeks … Continue reading →

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14 Years

Posted on October 10, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

14 years ago I arrived in Panama to start my new life here. I wasn’t sure what to expect or how it would work. But, why not give it a go. I figured the worst that could happen was it … Continue reading →

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Other More Fun Things

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

Other than all the surgery and recovery, what is going on around here? Summer 🙄 I was told verano de San Juan comes about this time of year. We had a few days of blue skies, very hot sun, and … Continue reading →

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Recovery

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

Wednesday was 5 weeks since my surgery for a detached retina. Details are in the last two posts. You think, it’s just an eye so it shouldn’t be that difficult. But it’s just been this week that I am starting … Continue reading →

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Emergency Surgery in Panama

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

When people are considering Panama as a place to live, a very common question is about the quality and availability of health care. Maybe my story will be helpful. We have been very pleased with the care that we have … Continue reading →

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Preop Testing and Evaluations

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

Wow, thank you all! Who knew so many people would still be paying attention after all this time. Thank you for all the well wishes, support, and comments. By now we had a plan to do surgery to fix my … Continue reading →

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The Detached Retina

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

We have had some basic medical and dental care here, and we have been super pleased with the care, the availability, and the cost. But, recently, something happened that was much more frightening. I woke up one morning, and most … Continue reading →

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Wow, it’s been a minute

Posted on June 7, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

I haven ‘t been here in over a year. I haven’t felt like writing. We’re living life here, and it doesn’t seem very exciting to talk about things that are very ordinary to us. But I have had a recent … Continue reading →

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The Guayacán Trees

Posted on April 1, 2025 by Kris Cunningham

It is the end of summer here when you can expect very hot, dry weather, and different flowers and fruits. One of the most spectacular things of this time are the guayacán trees. The article below says they bloom when … Continue reading →

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I Have No Idea What to Call This

Posted on March 27, 2025 by Kris Cunningham

Yes. I know. It’s been forever! Things have been going on. Things are always going on but now maybe less things are going on, or at least different things and I’m rearranging my time a bit. The main change is … Continue reading →

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