Category Archives: culture

Volcan | Sitio Barriles | the Barrels Archaeological Site

Posted on May 9, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

This is a very interesting site located about six kilometers outside of the town of Volcan. It has artifacts from A.D. 300-900, and is named for the barrel shaped object which was the first artifact found here. Archaeologists from around … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Culture I am living in a different country and a different culture so there are many things I could cover here. One thing that has stood out to us is how kindly and gently the children are treated … Continue reading →

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Guandu con Arroz

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Guandu are pigeon peas, and very popular in Panama. Guandu con arroz (with rice) is a traditional Christmas dish, so guandu are very expensive around that time. Many people grow them in their yards, including a number of my neighbors … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, food, gardening, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, Cook, cooking, David, expat, expatriate, Food, International Living, Latin America, Panama, Pigeon pea, Rice | 12 Comments

Daily Prompt: Apply Yourself

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Daily Prompt: Apply Yourself Describe your last attempt to learn something that did not come easily to you. I don’t usually do the daily prompt but this one caught my eye. I have the math / science sort of brain, and … Continue reading →

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It’s nice to have great neighbors!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We have really nice neighbors here. Everyone knows everyone, and they are all very friendly. I felt like family within a week of getting here. Today though, I really got to see how things work here. The “stuff” arrived today, … Continue reading →

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* “…be thankful you have somewhere to go that welcomes you.” *

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

via * “…be thankful you have somewhere to go that welcomes you.” *. This is an interesting post about statistics and news of Panama. How healthy is this country, and what are the trends? Who is coming here? What economic … Continue reading →

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America is Taking Over Panama!

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Yes this is a “foreign” country, but not as foreign as you would think. If you feel better seeing familiar businesses here, if you are happy to get your favorite fast food, you will be just fine in Panama. Is … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Exploring the Area, food, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Fast food, International Living, Latin America, Panama | 14 Comments

a Trip up the Road

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

It was a beautiful day so we decided to go to the flea market in Dolega, a town up the road. When we left this chicken was in front of the car and looked annoyed that I was looking at … Continue reading →

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More Success Found Running “TO” rather than “From” (repost)

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

More Success Found Running “TO” rather than “From” Another interesting article about why people move to another country, and specifically to Mexico and Panama.

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New Year’s Effigies in San Clemente, Ecuador (repost)

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

New Year’s Effigies in San Clemente, Ecuador. reposted from http://johnandmarylivingitupinecuador.wordpress.com/ This is Ecuador, not Panama but I think the practice of burning the negativities of the past year in an effigy is common throughout Latin America. My friends and neighbors here are very … Continue reading →