Category Archives: Panama

Cashews

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

The Cashew trees are starting to fruit now. Before coming to Panama I never knew how cashews grew (called mariñon in Spanish). Now, I have a lot more respect for where they come from and understand why they are more … Continue reading →

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Boquete Birthday Party

Posted on February 26, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

A good friend from Boquete had a birthday party a few days ago, so of course we wanted to go. It was a fun gathering at a local restaurant with conversation, music, good food, cake, and a piñata. Did you … Continue reading →

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Iguana!

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

There is a large iguana who has been visiting the birdbath in the afternoons. It’s the hottest part of the day so I am usually at my table on the terrace doing quiet things, and that is how I have … Continue reading →

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Bugs and Spiders

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

You have been warned! This post contains pictures of bugs and spiders. I’ve never seen such a big variety of insects as there are here in Panama, so I’ve had a great time with my camera and especially my macro … Continue reading →

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Resolution #9 – Make Use of Your Suffering

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Following up on my earlier post about 16 resolutions, or thoughts to live by, inspired by this article at Brainpickings.org. Here is the ninth by Simone Weil, a 1942 entry from her book First and Last Notebooks. The way to make use … Continue reading →

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TIP (This is Panama)

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

    This is how I feel here in Panama and it is really nice. I don’t need to conform to anything, to be anything I am not. I can just be myself. I’m not sure where the picture is … Continue reading →

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Yes it is Hot!

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

We have been having the warmest weather yet for this summer. Today feels especially hot. I like warm weather but even I am saying it’s hot. Maybe it’s a good thing the winds are blowing because that helps keep you … Continue reading →

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A Few Birds

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

I am still sorting through photos, and here are a few birds. I love where we live on the north side of David, next to a big woods and the Rio David (David river). We have so many birds! Every morning … Continue reading →

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Mi Jardin es Tu Jardin in Boquete

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

I was in Boquete last week and my friend suggested we have lunch at Mi Jardin es Tu Jardin (My Garden is Your Garden) in Boquete. This place has been known for some time for its beautiful gardens. Unfortunately the … Continue reading →

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Resolution #5 – Make Room for “Fruitful Monotony”

Posted on February 8, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Following up on my earlier post about 16 resolutions, or thoughts to live by, inspired by this article at Brainpickings.org, here is the fifth thought by Bertrand Russel. We are less bored than our ancestors were, but we are more afraid … Continue reading →

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