Category Archives: culture

A Farm Report

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I visit my friend Cedo’s farm now and then, and since her family are far from here it is helpful if I post some photos for them. I also learn more every time I go so it’s very interesting for … Continue reading →

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The Month of Holidays

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

People joke that nothing gets done in Panama in November because there are so many holidays! Maybe, but things get done like celebrations, parades, fun, and days off to enjoy. The month began with Día de Difuntos on Sunday the … Continue reading →

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The Finca (the Farm) Revisted

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It seems like farming should be simple. The cows eat grass, come in to be milked, the milk gets sold, and life is good, right? The more I learn about farming the more I understand how complicated, and how expensive … Continue reading →

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Día de Difuntos

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Día de Muertos, or Día de Difuntos is the day to remember the dead, and takes place on November 2nd. It is a quiet day with no alcohol sales, loud music, parties, or other festivities. Instead it is a day … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Party

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Los Ramos, Nicaragua is the town most devastated by the recent downpours and mudslides. This post is about Deb’s experiences with these people years ago. It just might be the most beautiful post I’ve ever read, and shows clearly her … Continue reading →

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Making Tortillas

Posted on August 18, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Tortillas are considerably easier than tamales! I had made them before out of dried corn, but this time my friend Cedo and I made them out of fresh corn. It’s pretty simple, really. Again, buy some corn on the cob, … Continue reading →

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Making Tamales

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Making Panamanian tamales is quite a production, but they are SO good. Cedo agreed to teach me how to do it as she had been taught by her grandmother. How cool is that! First we made just a few so … Continue reading →

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Feliz Cumpleaños – Happy Birthday

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Before I arrived in Panama I took lessons on line with Yaira through Habla Ya. After spending an hour a day for weeks and months, we became good friends. I knew her before, and during her difficult pregnancy, and was … Continue reading →

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Everyday Greetings

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It is always interesting to go back to the US and see how it feels. I think the longer I live in Panama the more I notice the differences because Panama has now become my”normal”. What differences struck me the most … Continue reading →

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Community and Acceptance

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

When on a bus or plane for hours, what do you do? Write blog posts! My friend Haydee was at my house the other day and had an interesting question. She was watching a TV show from the US and … Continue reading →

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