Author Archives: Kris Cunningham

To eat! We don’t need a pet pig, but we do need more pork in the freezer. When you buy a pig here it comes cleaned, no hair or innards. You can also have the feet and head but we … Continue reading →

Hurricanes don’t come to Panama, thank goodness! At worst one may come close and cause a lot of rain, like Otto that got stuck above us and gave us a good soaking. But a direct hit from a hurricane doesn’t … Continue reading →

It’s a warm climate here in Panama, especially if you aren’t in the mountains so it’s important to stay hydrated. There are lots of options for yummy and healthy things to drink. My favorites are ice tea with lemon, lemonade, … Continue reading →

My recent experience with dental care in Panama, and how sometimes things are much more than they appear. In early November I discovered a very small hole in a tooth, the first premolar according to the anatomy charts. It was … Continue reading →

What did we do on Christmas day here? First, some housekeeping. Joel cleaned the bathroom with the power washer. It’s all tile and cement, so why not, and it does a fast job. Then some Boquete friends invited us to … Continue reading →

It’s Christmas Eve in Panama. This is our fifth Christmas here, and I’ve written about it in other posts.  https://blog.thepanamaadventure.com/?s=Christmas It’s also the beginning of summer and the dry season, and summer vacation time for the kids and many adults. And, … Continue reading →

Things have been really good here! Friday we went to Boquete for band practice which went great. Then we had dinner at Mike’s Global where Adam’s Reach band was playing. We’ve always known Adam is a hugely talented and capable … Continue reading →

We probably all understand the delight of giving gifts to kids and playing Santa. But, for us adults, is it necessary? I’ve seen so many people stressed trying to do everything on their agenda for the holidays, and spending money … Continue reading →

I have remained good friends with Yaira, my Spanish teacher, and I thank her every day for my ability to communicate in my adopted country. “English is widely spoken in Panama”? No, outside of areas known for expats, this isn’t … Continue reading →