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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.

New Tables

Posted on June 12, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I have new, hand made, solid wood tables in my living room. One day when I was biking south of town, I noticed some guys out in front of a shop making wooden furniture. The waved and greeted me as … Continue reading →

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Are You Happy?

Posted on June 11, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Many people are considering a move to Panama, and of course they want to know if they can be happy here. My friend Chris has written an excellent article on this subject. Check it out! Taking the Plunge and Finding … Continue reading →

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We are So Fortunate!

Posted on June 10, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Sometimes something reminds me of what is going on back in the US, and what a tough time some people are having. I recently got a new blog follower, 62 year old guy who has been unable to find a … Continue reading →

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Los Cangilones de Gualaca

Posted on June 8, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We had been hearing about this great swimming spot in the river canyons near Gualaca for some time, so today we decided to go check it out. What a great afternoon! We had such a good time. Gualaca is a … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Split-Second Story

Posted on June 5, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Split-Second Story  For this week’s challenge, we want you to become a documentary photographer and attempt to capture a candid moment of a person, place, or thing. Put your National Geographic hat on and tell a story by documenting a … Continue reading →

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The Benefits of Biking

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve been riding my bicycle a lot, as I mentioned in my last post. Riding here in Panama is different than in the US. Many people have bikes as their main mode of transportation so there are always bikes in … Continue reading →

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100 Days

Posted on June 3, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

What can you accomplish if you commit to working on something for 100 days? That’s what Give it 100 is all about. Make a 10 second video of yourself working on your project and post it to the site. Do … Continue reading →

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Boca Chica

Posted on June 2, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We spent Saturday night at the Seagullcove Lodge in Boca Chica. We had been there before and really liked it, so when an Oferta Simple deal was available I bought it. I have written about this place before (click HERE) … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist

Posted on May 30, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Twist This week, share a photo of something that says “twist” to you. It might be that perfect ice cream cone, a yummy bit of liquorice, or something unexpected that surprised, shocked, or startled you. I didn’t have … Continue reading →

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Javier, the Rambala Caretaker and Nature Guide

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We visited the Rambala Jungle Lodge last December just before Mother’s Day. At that visit Javier helped us get our things to our cabanas and then took off so I didn’t see much of him. He and a couple friends … Continue reading →

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