Category Archives: Miscellaneous

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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International Living?

Posted on April 22, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Why do I have a link to International Living on my sidebar? Many who know me know that I’m not enthusiastic about a business who’s main purpose is to make money by selling expensive conferences, books, magazines, and other merchandise … Continue reading →

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Help Needed

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/project-student-content-student-work-program-in-nicaragua/x/6550003 If all of my readers would contribute only $2, the goal would be reached. Since that may not happen, YOU contribute $5 and make sure things happen. Peter, the organizer, doesn’t want me talk about him because he’s not … 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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A Surprise Treat – Great Italian Food in Coronado

Posted on March 24, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Across from our hotel was a very pleasant looking little restaurant, Luna Rossa, so we decided to wander in for lunch. We never expected such a wonderful lunch! The management is from Florence, Italy, and I haven’t had such good … Continue reading →

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A Day in Panama – some random photos

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Sometimes just the little things are interesting, things you pass as you go through your day. These photos are some of my last day or two. Always keep a camera with you!

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Bloggers Get Together!

Posted on March 8, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Emma of A Woman, A Plan, a Canal… Living in Panama! had a bit of vacation, and decided to spend it in Boquete where Holly of Let The Adventure Begin lives. Of course we had to take this opportunity to … Continue reading →

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Water, or no water, or using what comes

Posted on March 7, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It’s summer here, a time when water shortages are common. This summer has been much better than last and we have only had a few times without water for part of the day. Tuesday was one of those dry days, … Continue reading →

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A little bit of Carnival

Posted on March 4, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We went to Dolega yesterday afternoon unfortunately just after the music and dancing ended, and before the nighttime festivities. But, at least we got a bit of a look at what was going on there. Dolega is just a small … Continue reading →

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