Category Archives: Panama

Being Helpful

Posted on January 7, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Most people find it natural to be helpful. This is very evident here in Panama where being helpful is an integral part of the culture and behavior. But, my good friend Deb in Nicaragua recently wrote a post about being … Continue reading →

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Feliz Año Nuevo

Posted on January 5, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

It’s 2016! Somehow the last year has flown by and another year has begun. New Year’s Eve was celebrated here by the usual festivities with fireworks, parties, music, food, and fun people. It’s been a good year overall with various … Continue reading →

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Mighty Machines

Posted on December 29, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

They are building a new bus terminal not far from where I live, and there are plenty of mighty machines on the job. I learned about mighty machines from my grandson who loves big machines and his videos by that … Continue reading →

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Feliz Navidad

Posted on December 25, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Today is Christmas, always a fun holiday in Panama. There are signs of Christmas well in advance, particularly in the stores who have decorations and gifts for sale a month or two ahead of time. Later on, closer to Christmas, … Continue reading →

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Crazy Big Lemons

Posted on December 23, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

It’s that time of year again. The tree that makes the huge lemons is producing fruit. When I first saw these lemons I thought they were grapefruit, and big ones at that. But, my neighbor explained that they are lemons … Continue reading →

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Celebrating Christmas with Latino and Indigenous Families in Panama

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

An interesting article from Habla Ya’s blog about celebrating Christmas in Panama….. Usually I try to be home for Christmas with my family in the USA since that is the only time I really get to be with them since … Continue reading →

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Home Again

Posted on December 17, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Just a short post to report that yes indeed, I am now back in Panama. It was a fantastic time with family, and I also have some photos to share of the special time we all spent together, both of … Continue reading →

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Learn Spanish!

Posted on December 1, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I have recently learned of a great new opportunity that I must pass along. Yaira, my former Spanish teacher is now offering classes on line. You will have video, audio, written chat, and the ability to share files so this … Continue reading →

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Be Careful of the Lemon Tree

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I am currently in California (more on this to come!) but I had a few photos from before I left so I’m using my free time to catch up. There is a lemon tree just outside of our neighborhood and … Continue reading →

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Marvelous Pork

Posted on October 30, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve written in the past about my friend Cedo’s finca (farm) in Cuesta de Piedra. She mainly manages the dairy cattle, but there are also pigs on the farm. They belong to her son Harry who lives in Panama City. … Continue reading →

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