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.

Hola from Seattle

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

As you can see from the photo, I’m still in the US. I haven’t been writing much though. Life has been a bit topsy turvy the last couple weeks. I first went to California to help my older daughter’s family … Continue reading →

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Chasing Bubbles

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

There won’t be much about Panama for a while since I am currently in the US with family. But, since this blog is about my day to day life, now you will hear mostly about grandchildren! I am with my … Continue reading →

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Travels, Family, Kids, and Babies

Posted on November 10, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I am currently in the USA with family. I have lots of pictures of my grandson, the new baby, and other family and California things but we have been having too much fun to spend much time sorting photos and … Continue reading →

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Be Careful of the Lemon Tree

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I am currently in California (more on this to come!) but I had a few photos from before I left so I’m using my free time to catch up. There is a lemon tree just outside of our neighborhood and … Continue reading →

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Marvelous Pork

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve written in the past about my friend Cedo’s finca (farm) in Cuesta de Piedra. She mainly manages the dairy cattle, but there are also pigs on the farm. They belong to her son Harry who lives in Panama City. … Continue reading →

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A Last Painting

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

The time for my trip back to the USA is coming soon, and I have finished the last painting I plan to take with me. This one is a gift for the granddaughter who is coming in November. I think … Continue reading →

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We are Retired, a Rant on Various Things

Posted on October 28, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

This blog is three years old now, and it has grown into something I never imagined. I never thought so many people would follow it and find it interesting, and I appreciate every one of you who read my posts. … Continue reading →

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The Baby is Here!

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

My last post, Far from Family, came about mainly because my daughter was going into labor. She is in California and I am in Panama, and at those times you feel the distance. It definitely was labor and the next … Continue reading →

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Far from Family

Posted on October 21, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

On the theme of things to consider when planning a move to another country – how will you manage your family relationships? Will you be OK being physically far from the people you care about? Today we are waiting. My … Continue reading →

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Retirement and Marriage

Posted on October 20, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

This topic isn’t only about Panama. It affects all couples facing retirement wherever they live. We plan financially for our retirement years. We decide where and how we are going to live which may involve minimal change, or moving to … Continue reading →

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