Author Archives: Kris Cunningham

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 new Iguana in the Yard

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I love these lizards! They are so interesting and exotic looking. Lately we have had a new one visiting us, one with a pink face. It’s big but not nearly as skittish as the big green one that visits occasionally. … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama, photography, wildlife | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Flora and Fauna, iguana, International Living, Latin America, lizards, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography | 4 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: A Day in My Life

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: A Day in My Life I used to get asked a lot – “What are you going to DO with yourself all day, now that you won’t be working??” This is what I did with myself yesterday. It … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, food, gardening, Panama, photography | Tagged Central America, Chicken, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, cooking, Daily Post, David, expat, expatriate, healthy eating, International Living, Latin America, Panama, Photograph, photography, postaday, Poultry, recipes | 12 Comments

An Afternoon in Panama

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I have decided that the hammock I bought at the fair is a good investment. It is so easy to get caught up in things I think I should do. Yesterday I spent most of the afternoon in my new … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, nature, Panama | 11 Comments

Feria Internacional de David

Posted on March 28, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

The International Fair of David I was lucky enough to get back from the US in time to go to the fair not once, but twice! My friend and neighbor had been talking about it for months and was very … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, fair, Feria International de David, international fair, International Living, Latin America, Panama, photography | 5 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense – Fire!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense “Grab an image from your world that holds the promise or portent of the future.” It’s summer and dry season in Panama. Brush fires are common. While I was away there was one in my favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama, photography, wildlife | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, Dry season, expat, expatriate, fire, forest, International Living, Latin America, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, postaday, Wildfire | 12 Comments

The Bus Home from Panama City to David

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Joel is home! I took the bus to Panama City on Saturday to meet him at the airport. We spent the night in a hotel and took the bus home together on Sunday. This was my fourth bus trip this month … Continue reading →

Posted in bus, expat, expatriate, Panama | Tagged Bus, Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, Panama, Panama City, Santiago, Travel and Tourism | 15 Comments

Reunion!

Posted on March 23, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I’m off to the bus terminal to catch a bus to Panama City. Joel returns this evening after a successful week in Maine getting his mother settled in her new place. Between my travels and his, we’ve been apart for … Continue reading →

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Multiservicios – trying something different for mail

Posted on March 22, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Multiservicios was recommended to us, so we gave them a try. The letter mailed on March 5th arrived today, 17 day later. This is hardly lightning fast but it is far better than the two months it took for us … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, mail service, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, FedEx, International Living, Latin America, Mail, Panama, Post office | 10 Comments

Back in Panama

Posted on March 20, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Whew! I made it home very late Monday night. It was a fabulous trip and I had a great time, but I’m happy to be home. I’m still tired so I’m looking forward to resting up a bit and getting … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, culture, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, Moving, Panama, travel, Travel and Tourism, United States | 9 Comments

Rock Climbing (Elizabeth)

Posted on March 18, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Here’s the photos I took of Elizabeth rock climbing. The area is the Green Belt, and the climbing areas are Diving for Rocks and Seismic Wall in Austin, Texas. She is so strong!