Author Archives: Kris Cunningham

I love how this holiday is treated here. I have been getting greetings – Feliz Dia de la Amistad  (happy day of friendship). It was explained that Valentines Day is for everyone, your friends, your family, anyone you love even … Continue reading →

We came home Saturday night to this. This is the woods across the street from us, behind our neighbors’ houses. It is supposed to be dark. There is not supposed to be this red glow. It is summer, dry season, and … Continue reading →

This is a post I didn’t plan on writing! To say it’s a windy day is an understatement. I heard the wind blowing during the night. The leaves and debris hitting the tin roof sound like rocks, and anything larger … Continue reading →

I ran across this interesting video answering the question “what is the hardest thing about living in Costa Rica?”. You would expect the language, culture shock, or any number of other concerns but I never though about alcohol, and how … Continue reading →

It seems like I have been out and about more than I have been home lately. Monday, a friend and I decided to visit Boca Chica. It’s my favorite area on the water so you don’t have to twist my … Continue reading →

I happened across this cool site! https://lmgtfy.com/     It shows people how to do a google search. I know it’s kind of snarky but I still love it. What kind of money does Panama use? http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Panama+currency Is it hot in Panama? … Continue reading →

Many people consider shipping household goods and/or a vehicle to Panama when they move, and questions about it come up on the forums and discussion groups all the time. Jason has experience in auto transport and some great advice on … Continue reading →

I found this very touching video about the communication of only looking into someone’s eyes. Marina Abramović is a Serbian performance artist who works with the interaction between artist and observer, and the limits of the mind and body. Check … Continue reading →

There are random police checkpoints all over Panama. There is a permanent one on the road up to Boquete in response to an increased amount of crime, and word is that this has helped a lot. Usually the police just … Continue reading →