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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.

Two Years

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It is hard to believe my two year mark passed on the 10th of this month. The time has gone fast and it hardly seems possible. But, it also feels like I have been here long enough that this life is … Continue reading →

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Goodie Bags for Los Ramos

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

If you helped the people affected by the disaster on Ometepe Island, Nicaragua, you need to read this and see what an effect it is having. When it got to the part about all of them going to the church … Continue reading →

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Unwelcome Guests

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It is common knowledge that as a traveller, you can pick up something that will give you a tummy upset. Usually these things are caused by unfamiliar bacteria in the water or on fruits or vegetables. Thankfully the problem usually … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Refraction

Posted on October 18, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Refraction  For this photo challenge, show us what “refraction” means to you. It could be an image taken in a reflective surface, it could be light bent from behind an object, or it could mean remedial math … Continue reading →

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Here is what your Ometepe donations have bought!

Posted on October 17, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Originally posted on FindingMySelfinPanama:
I thought everyone would liked to see just what the money donated to the Ometepe relief has purchased. Deb Goehring posted to Facebook and I cut and pasted her photo and text. She is THRILLED  and…

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Dreamy

Posted on October 16, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Dreamy  This week, we’d like to see an image that looks dreamy to you. A photo of a place you often visit in dreams. A snapshot of your dreamy boy- or girlfriend. A scene that looks a … Continue reading →

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Back in David and liking it a lot

Posted on October 15, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Originally posted on FindingMySelfinPanama:
Boy, did I ever love our trip to Ometepe, Nicaragua. People who have traveled there often describe it as “magical”, “peaceful”, “seductive”,  etc. I fall into that group, the island has a special feel to it…

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Help Los Ramos Rebuild

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Our friends on Ometepe really need your help! Some have lost everything. Deb lives on the island and is organizing resources to help them through this crisis. Any amount makes a difference, even a bag of beans or a few … Continue reading →

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Ometepe Island Mudslides and Destruction

Posted on October 12, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I was just looking for news and info to write a post about this, but this one from our friends at the scene is even better. I am just heartsick thinking about our new friends and all the suffering on … Continue reading →

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What do you DO all day??

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve been asked this question so many times I figured I’d wrote a blog post. Many people facing retirement wonder what they are going to do to fill their time when they are no longer working. Add living in another country … Continue reading →

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