Category Archives: Exploring the Area

La Barqueta – a visit to the beach

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Sometimes I don’t think I have anything to say, and other times I have folders of things backed up waiting for me to get to them!  A few days ago one of my blog readers was in town as part … Continue reading →

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Brush Fires

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We’ve smelled smoke and seen quite a few brush fires lately. I remember these fires in the US and they were a huge problem. Sometimes they would get out of control and cause major devastation and burn homes and other … Continue reading →

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Marañón

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Marañón is Spanish for cashew. I love cashew nuts but never thought much about how they grow. There are a lot of them in this area so I’m curious to know more about them. So, I went home and did a bit … Continue reading →

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A Day in Panama

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I thought today I’d just share some random photos of things going on here. If you click on a photo you can scroll through the gallery.

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Walking Around the Neighborhood

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I love the bicycle, but sometimes you have to set out on foot for something different. I’ve been walking the last couple days and thought I’d share some of the photos I’ve taken.  

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Climbing the Mountain

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Cerro Santa Cruz OK, so it wasn’t exactly a mountain, just a hill but near the top it felt like a mountain! I didn’t make it all the way up, deciding to be sensible and not stress my sore knee … Continue reading →

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Summer Flowers in Panama

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

It’s summer now. I know, it sounds backwards to me too, but it’s definitely a different season here. We’re getting very little rain and a lot more wind.  It’s a bit warmer in the daytime but still comfortable with the … Continue reading →

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Lets go to the River!

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

There is no water in the neighborhood today. It happens, so we have water stored for such days. But, I wanted to wash my hair and freshen up after bike riding and we hadn’t been to the river for a … 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 →

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A Trip to Volcan

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Yesterday, we went to Volcán, about a hour’s drive from our home in David. Volcán Barú is the highest point in the area (and the country). Boquete  is on the eastern side of Volcán Barú, and Volcán is in the … Continue reading →

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