Category Archives: Panama

Exhibition at the Art School

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

It has been summer vacation here, and the art school (Centro de Arte José Cáceres O.) where I have been taking painting lessons had summer workshops for the kids with all sorts of various activities like painting, music, dance, exercise, … Continue reading →

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Summer Flowers

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

There are two seasons in Panama, summer (dry and windy, Dec – April), and rainy (May – Nov). Right now we are in summer. It almost never rains, some days are very windy, a lot of the grass and plants … Continue reading →

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Iguanas in the Trees

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Iguanas are large lizards, but they are also fast and agile climbers. I didn’t realize how high they can climb though, until we saw a couple waaaaay up in a tree. That red arrow in the photo, that is about … Continue reading →

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Brush Fire

Posted on January 30, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

We were relaxing in the house the other night when we saw a truck come down our dead end street with bright flashing blue lights. It left, went up the street, came back down our street, and then pulled into … Continue reading →

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What Did You Do All Day?

Posted on January 26, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Umm…I dunno…  I found the cable provider’s office, bought some art supplies, made lunch… next thing I knew the day was over. Getting things done in Panama can be a process. Even the Panamanians comment on how much running around … Continue reading →

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16 Resolutions, or Thoughts to Live By?

Posted on January 25, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

I suppose it’s still January so one can talk about resolutions for the new year, or maybe we’ll just call it sharing useful thoughts. I ran across 16 Elevating Resolutions for 2016 Inspired by Some of Humanity’s Greatest Minds on Brain Pickings … Continue reading →

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Just Get Out There!

Posted on January 23, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

We all know exercise is good for us, but we also have those days when we just don’t feel like it. I certainly have had a lot of encouragement to get out there this week though. I’ve been propositioned by … Continue reading →

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Quilts at the Boquete Library

Posted on January 20, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

The last time I was in Boquete, my friends and I decided to stop by the library to see the exhibition of quilts. The top floor of the library had a very nice space for exhibitions. On this day it … Continue reading →

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A Big Bee

Posted on January 19, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Last night, a very large bee was attracted by my desk lamp and spent a while hanging out by my computer. I have my macro lens back thanks to some new batteries for my Nikon, so I was happy to … Continue reading →

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A Muñenco, A Funny

Posted on January 18, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

There is a New Year’s tradition in Central America of making muñencos. They are effigies full of fireworks that are set on fire at midnight, sending all the bad things of the last year up in smoke, and hopefully bringing good … Continue reading →

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