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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.

A Visit to a High School

One of our neighbors is an English teacher at the Instituto David, and it’s English week. There are contests for speaking, poetry, singing, and other activities all week. She asked us to be judges at the singing contest, so yesterday … Continue reading

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Panama Shopping – the Doit Center

A lot of people wonder how it is in Panama. Can you buy the things you need? What is available here? Let me assure you that here in David, we lack for nothing. the Doit Center is only one of … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting

Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting about the fleeting moments in our days, and in our lives. The quiet, precious moments between the ones we love. A hummingbird in the backyard, among the blossoms. Chalk art on the sidewalk, with broken bits of … Continue reading

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Bloggers United in Panama!

I’ve met a lot of internet friends in person over the years. Since I started this blog, I’ve met people who found me here. But, today is the first time I’ve met someone I also read on a regular basis. … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says (and thoughts on travel and living in Panama)

Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says I have just been on a major trip. One week ago I traveled from Santa Rosa, CA back to David, Panama. There were signs all along the way! Photos of these signs could represent our … Continue reading

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Reality TV comes to Panama

The Hero (on TNT) with “The Rock” Johnson is  being filmed in Panama City, and the premier was tonight. http://www.tntdrama.com/series/the-hero/    The site says you can watch on line if you log in through your television provider with your user … Continue reading

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Returning to Panama in the Rainy Season

The rainy season finally arrived in Panama. We were told that it rained almost every day while we were away. Everything looks so green, and the previously neat yard is a bit overgrown. But, with rain comes humidity, and mold. … Continue reading

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Travel to and from Western Panama

We’re in David, close to the Costa Rica border. We love it here but travel to the US is difficult. There has been talk about direct flights from David to the US for a long time. The airport is ready … Continue reading

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the Last Set of Baby Pictures

I still had another bunch of baby photos that I hadn’t sorted through, so before we return to Panama subjects I figured I’d better get them up. .

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Look what’s parked down the street!

http://www.chiriquichatter.net/blog/2013/06/03/getting-ready-to-roll/    There is a jet car at the new service station in the neighborhood. Don Ray wrote a post in his blog (Chiriqui Chatter – click on the link above) if you want to check it out. Me? I’m … Continue reading

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