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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 Happened?

Posted on March 22, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I looked at the calendar and realized it has been over two weeks since I have posted something. I don’t know what happened. A day goes by and I don’t write something, and then another goes by, and then another. … Continue reading →

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Albrook, the Panama City Bus Station

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Panama has a great bus system but it can be a bit intimidating especially at Albrook, the big bus terminal in Panama City. Maybe a few photos and tips will help. When you arrive at the bus station, probably the … Continue reading →

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Residency! (and a good lawyer)

Posted on March 7, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

It’s official, we are now legal residents of Panama! We went to Panama City last Wednesday, spent a bit of time at immigration, and left with our official residency cards. I wrote a post about our application process HERE, which we did … Continue reading →

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Travel Ideas

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

One of the good people from Turo are looking for inspiration about travel like tips, tricks, things I must have, or helpful comments. (By the way, if you are traveling in the US check out Turo. They pair people needing to … Continue reading →

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A Cyclist in Need

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

My Turkish cyclist friend Elif, who I met when she was in David, was hit by a bus. Thank goodness she is OK except for scrapes and bruises. I can’t believe she wasn’t killed. Her bike was run over and … Continue reading →

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Pan-American Highway Construction

Posted on February 26, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

The Pan-American Highway in Eastern Panama is a good, 4 lane highway. The Pan-American Highway in Western Panama between Santiago and David, however, is in very poor condition and only 2 lane. A few months ago a massive construction project … Continue reading →

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Pedasi Beaches

Posted on February 25, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

The southern part of the Azuero Peninsula of Panama is known for the beautiful beaches. Since I was down there visiting my good friend and fellow blogger,  we decided to pick up another friend and blogger and enjoy a visit … Continue reading →

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Mi Amiga y Su Bici

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Originally posted on In Da Campo :
My friend Kris came for a visit over the weekend in a non traditional kind of way, traveling part of the way on her bicicleta.  I rode out to meet her at the edge…

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A Bike Tour to Pedasi

Posted on February 24, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I just returned from my first out of town bike tour to Pedasi, where I visited good friends and a fellow blogger. Actually, I started on the bus. The very busy Pan-American Highway is under construction between David and Santiago … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale Some of the trees here in Panama are massive, on a scale that is unusual in the US. We were out biking yesterday and took a break in the shade of this one. Related articles Weekly … Continue reading →

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