Category Archives: Getting Things Done

What Did You Do All Day?

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Umm…I dunno…  I found the cable provider’s office, bought some art supplies, made lunch… next thing I knew the day was over. Getting things done in Panama can be a process. Even the Panamanians comment on how much running around … Continue reading →

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Learn Spanish!

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I have recently learned of a great new opportunity that I must pass along. Yaira, my former Spanish teacher is now offering classes on line. You will have video, audio, written chat, and the ability to share files so this … Continue reading →

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the Pensionado Visa and Airline Discounts

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Yes, it works! I just bought our first airline tickets using our pensionado visas. First, I went on line and chose the flights I wanted to buy. The good folks at the Copa office could help you with this, but … Continue reading →

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Buying Herbalife in Panama, and getting various things done

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

There are so many wonderful things about this country, but once in a while there is a hiccup. Add my less that stellar Spanish on the phone and it can get very… umm … interesting. My California daughter sells Herbalife. … Continue reading →

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Pan-American Highway Construction

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

The highway between David and Santiago in Panama has been under construction for quite a while. It is a huge job. They have been working hard and getting a lot done. We could see quite a difference from the last … Continue reading →

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The Municipal Market

Posted on June 10, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

There is a big municipal market on the south side of town, and it is interesting to see how it has grown. I first visited it when it was quite new and wrote a post about it HERE. At that … Continue reading →

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Shopping for Fabric in Panama

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I was really surprised to see how much less the fabric costs here! Today we visited a couple fabric shops so I took a few photos. I wasn’t supposed to be taking photos inside but I did sneak a couple, … Continue reading →

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Buying Fruits and Vegetables

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

This is my very favorite store! I’m probably there 3-4 times/week, either at this shop or another like it. There are many of these fruit and vegetable markets around town. This is one of the bigger ones, and others can … Continue reading →

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House Sharing in David #2

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

This home is in Villa del Carmen, a quiet middle class Panamanian neighborhood on the north side of David, just within the city limits. The neighborhood is surrounded by woods and a beautiful river runs along the east side. There … Continue reading →

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House Sharing in David #1

Posted on March 26, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Some people have popped up recently looking for short term rental possibilities in this area, so I am putting together a couple things that I know about. Here in David short term rentals are probably a bit difficult to find. … Continue reading →

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