Category Archives: Panama

A Gringo is Noticed

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Today I encountered something I have noticed often. I cruise around town quite a bit on my bicycle. I may think I am only greeting some people I pass frequently, but I don’t realize how many other people notice my … Continue reading →

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Strange Creatures

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We have been watching a couple very strange creatures!  They are both in a pot of little lemon trees I have been growing. I know they are eating the trees but I have more trees, and the creatures are far more interesting. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Converge

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Converge This week, explore the ways lines and shapes can converge in interesting ways through photography. You can take the theme in a literal or an abstract direction, as you see fit — from a photo of a byroad merging into … Continue reading →

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A Boquete Cost of Living Report – November 2014

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

A couple blog followers / friends who live in Boquete have shared their living expenses with me so I could also post them on the blog. Boquete is a beautiful town up in the mountains that is very popular with … Continue reading →

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Cost of Living Report – November 2014

Posted on December 2, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We live in David, Chiriqui, Panama in a comfortable middle class neighborhood. Now and then, I track expenses and post a cost of living report. Costs to live in Panama vary widely depending on where and how you live. All … Continue reading →

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Bike Racing in Chiriqui

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We got so lucky today!! There have been bike races going on all week in the area, but I didn’t know exactly when and where so it was total luck today that we got to see the last stage of … Continue reading →

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An Honor

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Originally posted on One More Good Adventure:
Back the last week in September our little community of Boquerón celebrated the feast day of its patron saint San Miguel. A little old man, Jorge Luis Ríos, who lives just up the…

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Empanadas

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Cooking instruction and fun in the kitchen continues. Cedo makes great empanadas! Last week she came over and taught me how she does it. It starts with chicken and corn. Cook two chicken breasts and grind about 20 ears of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Angular

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Angular  To me, angular brings to mind many man made things, but sometimes it is found in nature too. Related articles weekly photo challenge: angular Weekly Photo Challenge: Angular Weekly Photo Challenge: Angular Weekly Photo Challenge – … Continue reading →

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A Farm Report

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I visit my friend Cedo’s farm now and then, and since her family are far from here it is helpful if I post some photos for them. I also learn more every time I go so it’s very interesting for … Continue reading →

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