Category Archives: culture

A Visit to the Finca (Farm)

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

My friend Cedo has a farm in Cuestra Piedra. She grew up in that area. Her mother in law was one of the first eight families to live there, and she named the town. I am starting to learn a … Continue reading →

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A Birthday Party

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

One of the best things about blogging is the great new friends you meet. A Panamanian man living in the US has left many helpful comments, and over the months we have kept in touch occasionally by email as well. … Continue reading →

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The New Public Market

Posted on July 4, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

There has been a very large, shiny building under construction in David. I heard some time ago that it was going to be a market to house the merchants that are usually on the street. Tuesday I was shopping with … 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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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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Panama City, Albrook Mall

Posted on May 12, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

When Holly and I arrived in Panama City, we had some extra time and went to Albrook Mall which is conveniently located next to the Albrook Bus Terminal. I heard it was a big mall but my goodness, it was HUGE! … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Monument

Posted on April 17, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Monument In this week’s challenge, show us your take on a monument (broadly defined). It could be a fresh angle on a well-known tourist site, or a place nobody knows outside your community. It doesn’t even have to … Continue reading →

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Cabalgata – the Parade of Horses

Posted on April 1, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I have never seen so many horses! Someone said there were 5000 horses and riders participating. The parade, or cabalgata, takes place every year on March 19th and people come from everywhere to participate. We have been seeing horses in … Continue reading →

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More freedom in Panama as a foreigner than in the U.S as a citizen? Sure feels that way.

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Written by a talented young writer in Coronado, Panama. I have a lot of the same feelings but she explains it better. More freedom in Panama as a foreigner than in the U.S as a citizen? Sure feels that way..

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A little bit of Carnival

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We went to Dolega yesterday afternoon unfortunately just after the music and dancing ended, and before the nighttime festivities. But, at least we got a bit of a look at what was going on there. Dolega is just a small … Continue reading →

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