Category Archives: Panama

Something’s crawling up my arm! Scorpions in Panama!

Posted on June 17, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Originally posted on FindingMySelfinPanama:
I’m very happy that I didn’t have to be taken to the hospital last night. I have a little story to tell you……. It was dark, very dark, before our neighbor, Ama, returned to her home…

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Poison Dart Frog

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We’re eating breakfast on the back patio, and I see this little frog hop out from under some stuff behind my neighbors house. Isn’t it a cool looking little frog! A bit of internet research told me he’s a poison … Continue reading →

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David, Chiriqui, Panama – the weather this morning

Posted on June 15, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Notice the 100% humidity! We had a lot of rain yesterday with thunder and downpours. This morning everything is wet and dripping, and very green. It seems like everything is growing like crazy. We were also just visited by a … Continue reading →

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A Visit to a High School

Posted on June 14, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

One of our neighbors is an English teacher at the Instituto David, and it’s English week. There are contests for speaking, poetry, singing, and other activities all week. She asked us to be judges at the singing contest, so yesterday … Continue reading →

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Panama Shopping – the Doit Center

Posted on June 12, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

A lot of people wonder how it is in Panama. Can you buy the things you need? What is available here? Let me assure you that here in David, we lack for nothing. the Doit Center is only one of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting

Posted on June 11, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Fleeting about the fleeting moments in our days, and in our lives. The quiet, precious moments between the ones we love. A hummingbird in the backyard, among the blossoms. Chalk art on the sidewalk, with broken bits of … Continue reading →

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Bloggers United in Panama!

Posted on June 10, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve met a lot of internet friends in person over the years. Since I started this blog, I’ve met people who found me here. But, today is the first time I’ve met someone I also read on a regular basis. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says (and thoughts on travel and living in Panama)

Posted on June 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: The Sign Says I have just been on a major trip. One week ago I traveled from Santa Rosa, CA back to David, Panama. There were signs all along the way! Photos of these signs could represent our … Continue reading →

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Reality TV comes to Panama

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

The Hero (on TNT) with “The Rock” Johnson is  being filmed in Panama City, and the premier was tonight. http://www.tntdrama.com/series/the-hero/    The site says you can watch on line if you log in through your television provider with your user … Continue reading →

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Returning to Panama in the Rainy Season

Posted on June 6, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

The rainy season finally arrived in Panama. We were told that it rained almost every day while we were away. Everything looks so green, and the previously neat yard is a bit overgrown. But, with rain comes humidity, and mold. … Continue reading →

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