Author Archives: Kris Cunningham

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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.

What Do You Want?

If you ask someone this question, the answers are usually fairly predictable – I want to be happy. I want good relationships. I want a good job. I want more money. I want all the things (whatever they are in … Continue reading

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Big Iguanas!

It’s the time of year when the iguanas tend to be out and about. It hasn’t been raining so they are looking for water, and they are also looking for each other because it’s time to lay eggs. The other day … Continue reading

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Toucans in the Neighborhood

My neighbor across the street has some papaya trees in her yard and the toucans have been visiting in the mornings and late afternooons. She knows I love to see them so the other day she called me when they … Continue reading

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Being Helpful

Most people find it natural to be helpful. This is very evident here in Panama where being helpful is an integral part of the culture and behavior. But, my good friend Deb in Nicaragua recently wrote a post about being … Continue reading

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Feliz Año Nuevo

It’s 2016! Somehow the last year has flown by and another year has begun. New Year’s Eve was celebrated here by the usual festivities with fireworks, parties, music, food, and fun people. It’s been a good year overall with various … Continue reading

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Mighty Machines

They are building a new bus terminal not far from where I live, and there are plenty of mighty machines on the job. I learned about mighty machines from my grandson who loves big machines and his videos by that … Continue reading

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Feliz Navidad

Today is Christmas, always a fun holiday in Panama. There are signs of Christmas well in advance, particularly in the stores who have decorations and gifts for sale a month or two ahead of time. Later on, closer to Christmas, … Continue reading

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Crazy Big Lemons

It’s that time of year again. The tree that makes the huge lemons is producing fruit. When I first saw these lemons I thought they were grapefruit, and big ones at that. But, my neighbor explained that they are lemons … Continue reading

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Catching up – Some Family Pictures

I am back in Panama but I still have a few more photos from my wonderful visit back to the US that I wanted to post. My first stop was northern California where I spent couple weeks with my older … Continue reading

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Celebrating Christmas with Latino and Indigenous Families in Panama

An interesting article from Habla Ya’s blog about celebrating Christmas in Panama….. Usually I try to be home for Christmas with my family in the USA since that is the only time I really get to be with them since … Continue reading

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