Category Archives: Panama

High Tides and Pounding Waves

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Something is going on in the Pacific Ocean, and I have heard that there are unusually high tides and large waves all along the coasts of Central and South America. Some say it is the season, and others say that … Continue reading →

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My Panamanian Neighborhood

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

It is easy to forget that my every day life is interesting to other people. So, I am going to try to post more about daily things. One thing I see almost every day is my neighborhood, and the two mile route … Continue reading →

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More Panamanian Greenery

Posted on May 9, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Today I went southwest towards La Barqueta beach. I thought about going to the beach to check out the waves. There are really high tides and big waves right now all along Central and South America. By the time I … Continue reading →

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The Rainy Season, or the Green Season

Posted on May 8, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

There are two seasons here, the dry season or summer, and the rainy season or green season. The dry season begins in December and goes to sometime in April. It rarely rains and some days are very windy. The temperature … Continue reading →

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Shopping for Fabric in Panama

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

I was really surprised to see how much less the fabric costs here! Today we visited a couple fabric shops so I took a few photos. I wasn’t supposed to be taking photos inside but I did sneak a couple, … Continue reading →

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Buying Fruits and Vegetables

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

This is my very favorite store! I’m probably there 3-4 times/week, either at this shop or another like it. There are many of these fruit and vegetable markets around town. This is one of the bigger ones, and others can … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Motion

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Motion I’ve been thinking about this for days and have drawn a blank. Birds fly by, hummingbirds visit the patio, many things are in motion but there hasn’t been anything this week that has inspired me to grab … Continue reading →

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The Finca – Another Farm Report

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

On Saturday, Cedo was headed out to do some errands and check on things at the farm, so I went with her. There are two new calves and I wanted to see them, and we always have a good time … Continue reading →

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It’s Mango Season!

Posted on April 27, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Mangoes do very well in Panama, and many of the trees are huge and very old. Not only are they beautiful trees, they give wonderful fruit. I always look forward to mango season! There are many types, some earlier, some … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Early Bird

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Early Bird I am not a morning person and it’s unlikely that you’ll find me out at dawn. Once in a while though something wakes me up and then I’m glad to enjoy the early morning light, … Continue reading →

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