Category Archives: culture

A Panamanian Farm

Posted on February 26, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Yesterday my friend Cedo wanted to go up to her finca (farm) which is about 20 minutes south of Volcan, not far from Cuesta Piedra. I was curious to see it, so off we went. It’s a nice drive through … Continue reading →

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Boquete Flower and Coffee Fair

Posted on January 19, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve been too busy doing things to write about them! Thursday we went up to the Flower and Coffee Fair in Boquete, or Feria de las Flores y el Café.  I think the flower and coffee theme was just a … Continue reading →

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Feliz Año Nuevo (Happy New Year!)

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

New Year’s Eve in Panama is quite the event, and last night did not disappoint. We stayed home in our own neighborhood and had a very good time. Of course there were fireworks involved, and parties, and music, and people … Continue reading →

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Más Feliz Navidad (More Merry Christmas)

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We had a great time on Christmas Eve, but on Christmas day there was more. My Spanish teacher and friend called to invite me to her house for an afternoon party. She spent so much time on line trying to … Continue reading →

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Feliz Navidad!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

This is my 400th post, which seems fitting because I’m writing about a wonderful and significant Christmas for us, one that has me thinking about how our lives have changed since moving to Panama. Christmas is celebrated a bit differently … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lights in Panama

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve always liked the holiday lights. It’s a dark time of year and the lights brighten things up. Panama is close to the equator so the length of the days changes very little, but I still enjoy the lights. So, … Continue reading →

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Living Simply

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Something else I found very interesting at the Rambala Jungle Lodge was Javier’s house. Javier is a Panamanian man who’s been the caretaker at the lodge for a few years, and he lives on the property. I have seen houses … Continue reading →

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Grito de La Villa de Los Santos Parade

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We went to another parade yesterday (Nov 10th) and I think it was even more fun than the other one we saw. This one had elaborate carts and many people in traditional Panamanian dress. I especially loved all the children … Continue reading →

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Separation Day Parade

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Last Sunday, November 3rd was one of the many holidays at this time of year. This one celebrated Panama’s separation from Columbia, and there was a big parade in town. I’ve been hearing all the drumming and practicing for weeks, … Continue reading →

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Man with Machete

Posted on July 11, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Men with Machetes seems to be the preferred method of managing fields that have become overgrow with grass.  There has been a man working on a field down the street for the last three days. I said hello as I … Continue reading →

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