Category Archives: insects

An Interesting Bug

Posted on July 5, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Snakes, bugs… I know, I know but I keep seeing things I’ve never seen before. This bug was sitting on a pail in the utility room one night, and then on the broom handle. It looked like some sort of … Continue reading →

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Hiking at Rambala

Posted on May 29, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

One morning a small group of us set off for a hike in the jungle, led by the caretaker and hiking guide Javier. He has made a path up behind the main grounds of the Rambala Jungle Lodge that leads … Continue reading →

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Last Stop, Rambala

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Our last stop in our travels was the Rambala Jungle Lodge. We had been here before so I knew what it was like, and I was really looking forward to going there again. Jungle Lodge doesn’t fully explain what this … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Spring

Posted on May 6, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Spring – For this week’s challenge, share a photo which describes what spring means to you. Panama has two seasons, dry and rainy, so we don’t have spring. But we are currently coming out of the dry season … Continue reading →

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Dengue Fever

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

A flyer fell out of a package of trash bags so I picked it up. I know that there is dengue fever in Panama, and that the authorities are working hard to prevent it and educate people on mosquito control. … Continue reading →

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My New Shower Buddy

Posted on April 23, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Joel and I were taking a shower the other day. I had my hair all lathered up and my eyes closed to keep the soap out of them, and he tells me “don’t move” in a very serious but quiet … Continue reading →

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Motmots and Tutarones, a bit of Panama Wildlife

Posted on February 23, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We see so many birds here! A frequent visitor and one of my favorites is the Blue-Crowned Motmot. They are a bit larger than most of the yard visitors, very quiet, and usually visit singly or in pairs. Like all … Continue reading →

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The Ants Ate the Caulking

Posted on January 31, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

There is an endless variety of bugs here. I’ve never seen so many types of ants and bees of all sizes and colors. There is a huge variety of other bugs as well, many of them very beautiful and interesting. … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Spider

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

More crawly things, I know, but there are just too many interesting bugs and spiders around here. One morning I noticed this really cool, and quite large bug on leaf outside the window. OK, I think I am done with … Continue reading →

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Butterflies at the River

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We visited the river a couple days ago and we met with the most interesting sight! There were so many butterflies on the river bank, and quite a few different kinds. It’s the summer dry season now, so I think … Continue reading →

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