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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.

Six Months. Has it been six months already?!

Six months ago I picked up my suitcase, a computer bag, and a carry on and left the life I knew behind. I took a Greyhound bus to Ft Lauderdale, and a plane to Panama City. I remember that trip, … Continue reading

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Cerro Punta – Do You Know Where Your Vegetables Come From?

Saturday we set out to see some new places and had a wonderful day! We headed to Volcan, and then east to Bambito where our friends were exhibiting at an art show. This is a lovely area in the mountains … Continue reading

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Monthly Peace Challenge: Marching towards Forgiveness

Monthly Peace Challenge: Marching towards Forgiveness “Every thought, every word, every action for peace brings peace. I don’t know when we will reach critical mass and tilt the scales towards peace, but I have no doubt that it is possible.” – … Continue reading

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

Weekly Photo Challenge: Color Color? in Panama? Not a problem! I pulled out some of my favorites. Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: Color Weekly Photo Challenge The Color Red Weekly Photo Challenge – Color! Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

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Checking In

One reason for this blog is to let friends and family know what is going on, and that all is well. I haven’t spent much time at my desk lately so I thought I’d write a note. Yesterday we went … Continue reading

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Common Sense and Good Manners

“Common sense is not so common.” – Voltaire Unfortunately this is true all too often. Usually I boycott online forums and discussion groups. Lately I have been thinking it would be helpful to get more involved so I’ve gone back … Continue reading

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Originally posted on FindingMySelfinPanama:
David is not as hot as Lancaster, California or Manhattan, KS  but at 97F it sure isn’t COOL! Since we don’t have AC I’ve been taking 2-4 showers a day and that did the trick. Even…

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The River

I know I’ve posted river photos before but it’s one of my favorite places to go with my camera. I wish I had taken the video camera so I could capture some of the sounds. There was a whole chorus … Continue reading

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Another Tree

I am endlessly fascinated by the trees here.  We were walking in a new area the other day, an open space where roads are being built in preparation for a new housing area. At the end of one of the roads was … Continue reading

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Mango Season!

There are mango trees all over town with fruit on them. Some of these trees are huge! If they are in a well traveled area the fruit is usually picked up. If you can find one in a less traveled … Continue reading

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