Category Archives: Exploring Panama

Panamá Viejo and the Historical Ruins

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

On Saturday in Panama City, we decided to visit Panama Viejo, the old part of the city, and we started with the ruins. It’s really interesting to be in a busy, modern city driving along a major road and seeing … Continue reading →

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Summit Zoo and Gamboa

Posted on May 14, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Friday was our day to do whatever we wanted while while Emma worked. She fixed us up with a driver for the day and we sure felt spoiled. We had this really nice guy with a comfortable vehicle who knew … 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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Pedasi and Isla Iguana

Posted on May 8, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

  We just finished a short but wonderful visit to Pedasi with indacampo and her SU. Holly hadn’t met our blogger friends, and we all had a wonderful time talking and laughing, and spending time together without computer screens between us. One … Continue reading →

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New Travel Adventures

Posted on April 13, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We have been on a cruise with limited (expensive) internet, so apologies to everyone I haven’t answered. I’ll be catching up over the next few days. There were no limitations on photo taking though so you have been warned. There … Continue reading →

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Panama Canal Boat Trip

Posted on March 29, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

The Panama Canal is fascinating and I’d always wanted to take one of those boat trips up the canal. I found a good deal on a partial transit, so this was the basis of our plans to spend some time … Continue reading →

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Hiking up Ancon Hill

Posted on March 27, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Ancon Hill where we stayed in Panama City is a very interesting place with a lot of historical significance (read more about it HERE). It is also a nature preserve, and there is a good road that you can use … Continue reading →

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Ancon Hill and La Estancia

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We stayed at a great place in Panama City called La Estancia. It’s located on Ancon Hill in the Quarry Heights area, which was a quarry used in the construction of the canal. Later it was the headquarters for the … Continue reading →

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Gorgona, Panama

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Gorgona is the next town up the beach, northeast of Coronado. I was curious to see what it was like, so when we learned of an open house and festivities for the opening of a new condo tower there, we … Continue reading →

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A Hotel – Dos and Don’ts

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We saw an Oferta Simple deal for the hotel in Coronado, and since we wanted to see the area anyway we bought it. It was for the TRYP Playa Coronado, a Wyndham hotel. It’s a very new hotel. We were … Continue reading →

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