Category Archives: culture

The Bus Terminal

Posted on November 17, 2012 by Kris Cunningham

November 16th, 2012 Today we decided to walk around the bus terminal area. I heard there were fabric shops there and I’m thinking of doing some sewing. We didn’t find much fabric, but we found a lot of other things. … Continue reading →

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What do you eat in Panama?

Posted on November 14, 2012 by Kris Cunningham

We are having the most wonderful food here! Dinner last night Fresh tuna from the Boquete market ($6/lb, and it was amazing),  fruit (melon, pineapple), salad (tomato, cucumber, onion) and beer (Balboa, good stuff! $.53/can)   I don’t usually drink … Continue reading →

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Organization, or lack of, and sounds in the night

Posted on November 12, 2012 by Kris Cunningham

November 12th, 2012 I have also posted my blog at WorldPress, but I will continue to post at WorldPress and on blogger also for a while and see how it goes. I find WorldPress a bit easier and more flexible … Continue reading →

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Settling in with The Family

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Kris Cunningham

November 6th, 2012 I haven’t written much since we arrived back in David. I think I needed some time to rest and regroup, process everything that has happened recently, and the errands and shopping also continue. Now I hardly know … Continue reading →

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The Long Trip to the US

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Kris Cunningham

10/29/2012 Today is my second day of travel. I left David yesterday by air. I got nervous on Friday when there were demonstrations and road closures so I bought a plane ticket. It’s expensive but at least I knew I … Continue reading →

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Catching up again – machetes, hurricaines, travel, and skype

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Kris Cunningham

Sunday 10/28/2012 Yes, you can cut the lawn with a machete This seems to go on a lot around here, lawn care by machete. Lawn care by machete and weed wacker is also common. I met a guy working in … Continue reading →

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Friday 10/26/2012 David, Chiriqui Province, Panamá

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Kris Cunningham

The internet came yesterday, and I haven’t written anything since! I have been busy uploading everything I wrote before internet, and sorting through pics, uploading videos, etc. So, that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it. Lost in the city  … Continue reading →

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Friday 10/19/2012 from David, Panama

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Kris Cunningham

Caffeine? Freaking out in Panama?? Pick up one thing and figure out what to do with it. Relax. Sit down. Write some more. Pick up one more thing and figure out what to do with it. Relax. Read a little. … Continue reading →

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Addresses in David, Panama, or lack of addresses

Posted on November 10, 2012 by Kris Cunningham

I don’t know if this applies to everywhere in Panama, but have a feeling it does. The situation seemed very similar in Panama City also. There are no addresses and very few street signs. My house has no address so … Continue reading →

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