Author Archives: Kris Cunningham

Unknown's avatar

About Kris Cunningham

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

Machetes, Birds, and Silver Linings

Give a Panamanian man a machete, and I don’t think there is anything he can’t do! Our neighbor hired a man to cut three of her big trees in the back yard. At first we thought the loss of shade … Continue reading

Posted in bird watching, Panama | Tagged , , , , , | 1 Comment

Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers

Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers Layers. Layers can reveal, conceal, and make something more complex. They can vary in size, texture, color, or functionality. Each layer can have its own story, meaning, or purpose. They can overlap, blend, or be distinctly separate. A … Continue reading

Posted in Panama, Photo Challenge, photography | Tagged , , , , , , , | 2 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit

Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit This week, show us something that’s a HABIT. It could be your daily walk to the bus stop, or your daily paper lying on the doorstep. Maybe it’s the guy behind the counter at the deli you … Continue reading

Posted in Photo Challenge, photography | Tagged , | Comments Off on Weekly Photo Challenge: Habit

A bit about our Travel and Lodging in Costa Rica

If anyone is planning a short trip to Costa Rica, maybe this post will be helpful. We took the bus from the David terminal to the border ($2/each), and did the border crossing on foot. If you are crossing the border, READ … Continue reading

Posted in Panama, travel | Tagged , , , , , , , , | 6 Comments

Random Thoughts about Costa Rica

I’m glad we visited Costa Rica! Even though it was on our list of countries to consider, we had never actually been there. It was a great visit, but we are not leaving Panama. We only saw Golfito, about an … Continue reading

Posted in travel | Tagged , , , | 12 Comments

Crossing the Panama – Costa Rica border

It’s always a relief to make it home, especially when home is another country! There has been a lot of discussion among expats here in Panama about border crossings since the rules seem to be a bit different than they … Continue reading

Posted in Getting Things Done, Panama, travel | Tagged , , , , , | 24 Comments

Friday in Golfito and Puerta Jimenez, Costa Rica

We are home again, safe and sound in Panama so I’m catching up on the rest of our trip. Yesterday, Friday, we decided to take the ferry over to Puerta Jimenez and we had a great time. We really like … Continue reading

Posted in photography, travel | Tagged , , | 2 Comments

Thursday in Golfito, Costa Rica

Today we had a relaxing day and mainly walked around town, which, where we are is mostly one road between the water and the steep hill on the other side. There is a tourist center not far from us, and … Continue reading

Posted in photography, travel | Tagged , , , , | 7 Comments

We’re in Costa Rica!

I’ve wanted to see this country for a long time so I’m excited to be here. We’re in Golfito on the Pacific side, not too far from the Panama Border. This is definitely a beautiful country! On the bus ride … Continue reading

Posted in photography, travel | Tagged , , , | 14 Comments

#ReliefPH Send Help to Yolanda Victims

We’ve probably all heard about the terrible typhoon in the Philippines, and the suffering of the people affected. A fellow blogger from there wrote this post with information on how to help.

Posted in Panama | 2 Comments