Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Bike Racing in Chiriqui

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We got so lucky today!! There have been bike races going on all week in the area, but I didn’t know exactly when and where so it was total luck today that we got to see the last stage of … Continue reading →

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Building a Bridge

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

There is a bridge over the Pan-American Highway here, and we have enjoyed watching the process from breaking ground to the traffic now driving over the new bridge. It has been fascinating! July 2013, big equipment showed up on either side of … Continue reading →

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A Rant on The State of the Middle Class and Retirement

Posted on October 27, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I think it is common knowledge that many people are going to have a hard time affording a comfortable retirement, and we all know people who plan to work until they drop because they feel they have no other choice. Joel … Continue reading →

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Car Trouble in Panama

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

A little bad luck, a lot of good luck and good people, and an interesting day. I have a 97 Mazda, not fancy but a sturdy little car. I have had a number of people beg me to sell it … Continue reading →

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The Birthday Party

Posted on October 23, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Los Ramos, Nicaragua is the town most devastated by the recent downpours and mudslides. This post is about Deb’s experiences with these people years ago. It just might be the most beautiful post I’ve ever read, and shows clearly her … Continue reading →

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Two Years

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It is hard to believe my two year mark passed on the 10th of this month. The time has gone fast and it hardly seems possible. But, it also feels like I have been here long enough that this life is … Continue reading →

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Unwelcome Guests

Posted on October 20, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It is common knowledge that as a traveller, you can pick up something that will give you a tummy upset. Usually these things are caused by unfamiliar bacteria in the water or on fruits or vegetables. Thankfully the problem usually … Continue reading →

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What do you DO all day??

Posted on October 7, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve been asked this question so many times I figured I’d wrote a blog post. Many people facing retirement wonder what they are going to do to fill their time when they are no longer working. Add living in another country … Continue reading →

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Party at My House

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

People have been asking how my party went, so now that the dust has settled I can say it went very well! It was my birthday a couple months ago, that milestone 62 when you are eligible for social security. … Continue reading →

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Triathlon

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Sunday morning in Seattle, my daughter’s husband competed in a triathlon. I had never been to such an event and wanted to see it. It was better than I expected, and quite inspiring! That was certainly worth getting up for … Continue reading →

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