Category Archives: Panama

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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Just Some Scenery

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

I always take a camera when I go biking because there is usually something beautiful along the way!  

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A Strange Iguana Experience

Posted on January 17, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Yesterday afternoon I went out to putter around in the yard. When I looked across the street, this is what I saw. My neighbor was watering an iguana! Of course I grabbed my camera and went over to see what … Continue reading →

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A Fun Night in Boquete and Pollera Dancers

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Last Friday there was a benefit evening for the upcoming Jazz and Blues Festival. It was held at the beautiful Oasis Hotel. It included dinner, the dance demonstration by the Pollera Dancers, and then dancing and music by Yella Fever. … Continue reading →

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A Couple Critters

Posted on January 13, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

There always seems to be something new and interesting around here. I never promised to stop with the bugs and critters, so here are a couple new ones. One night this bug showed up in our outside laundry/storage room. It … Continue reading →

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What Do You Want?

Posted on January 12, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

If you ask someone this question, the answers are usually fairly predictable – I want to be happy. I want good relationships. I want a good job. I want more money. I want all the things (whatever they are in … Continue reading →

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Big Iguanas!

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

It’s the time of year when the iguanas tend to be out and about. It hasn’t been raining so they are looking for water, and they are also looking for each other because it’s time to lay eggs. The other day … Continue reading →

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Toucans in the Neighborhood

Posted on January 10, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

My neighbor across the street has some papaya trees in her yard and the toucans have been visiting in the mornings and late afternooons. She knows I love to see them so the other day she called me when they … Continue reading →

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