Author Archives: Kris Cunningham

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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.

Weekly Photo Challenge: Community

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Community This week, in a post created specifically for this challenge, show us community, and interpret it any way you please! Catching up here… I’m a couple photo challenges behind. I’ve been busier doing things rather than photographing them … Continue reading →

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Another Interesting Bug

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I was weeding and puttering around in the yard yesterday, and came across this really interesting fly. At first I thought it was a dead flower or leaf, until it walked up my finger.

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Retirement in Panama is Getting Better

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

From an article in US News by Kathleen Peddicord. I think Kathleen Peddicord is part of the hype machine that can mislead people about the realities of living in Panama, so always check your facts and do your own homework … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Photography

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I met Jorge and his wife Eva on our Rambala Lodge trip. He was there to take photographs and was kind enough to share some of them with me. He says he would welcome input and suggestions, but his work … Continue reading →

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Más Feliz Navidad (More Merry Christmas)

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We had a great time on Christmas Eve, but on Christmas day there was more. My Spanish teacher and friend called to invite me to her house for an afternoon party. She spent so much time on line trying to … Continue reading →

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Feliz Navidad!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

This is my 400th post, which seems fitting because I’m writing about a wonderful and significant Christmas for us, one that has me thinking about how our lives have changed since moving to Panama. Christmas is celebrated a bit differently … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lights in Panama

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve always liked the holiday lights. It’s a dark time of year and the lights brighten things up. Panama is close to the equator so the length of the days changes very little, but I still enjoy the lights. So, … Continue reading →

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Just Another Day in Panama

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We’ve decided to stay home for a little while so we’ve been relaxing, puttering around the house, riding the bikes, and not doing much new. But, of course, that doesn’t mean an ordinary day is uninteresting! Today it’s warm, sunny, … Continue reading →

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Top 10 Questions – Expats Blog Competition

Posted on December 16, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

The Expats Blog website is having a competition. Winners are determined by how many comments are left on each article. Mine is answers to the top 10 questions commonly asked about living in Panama. The Top Ten Questions about Living … Continue reading →

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Breadfruit – Fruta del Pan

Posted on December 15, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I have admired a beautiful tree in our neighborhood for quite some time now. A while ago, it started making some sort of fruit. I started to wonder if it was a breadfruit. A bit of research told me that … Continue reading →

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