Category Archives: Panama

Building a Bridge

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

There is a bridge over the Pan-American Highway here, and we have enjoyed watching the process from breaking ground to the traffic now driving over the new bridge. It has been fascinating! July 2013, big equipment showed up on either side of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Achievement

Posted on November 18, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Achievement This week, show us a photo that says “achievement” to you: people meeting a long-worked-for goal. Something tangible you’ve created. A view from a journey you’ve completed, or the stating point of a journey not yet made … Continue reading →

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Making Tamales

Posted on November 17, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I love Panamanian tamales! My friend Cedo thought it was time to make some, brought home a bunch of leaves from her farm, and we picked a day to cook together. I have tried to document the process here, hopefully well enough … Continue reading →

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Los Ramos Says Many Thanks!

Posted on November 13, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

An update on what is happening in Los Ramos, Nicaragua, the town worst affected by the mudslides. The people want to say thank you for all the help, and I want to personally thank my friends and blog followers who … Continue reading →

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The Month of Holidays

Posted on November 12, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

People joke that nothing gets done in Panama in November because there are so many holidays! Maybe, but things get done like celebrations, parades, fun, and days off to enjoy. The month began with Día de Difuntos on Sunday the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Descent

Posted on November 8, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo challenge: Descent  This week, show us your interpretation of descent — experiment with your point of view and angle, or go even deeper with the theme. There is an old abandoned water tower in our area, and one … Continue reading →

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The Finca (the Farm) Revisted

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It seems like farming should be simple. The cows eat grass, come in to be milked, the milk gets sold, and life is good, right? The more I learn about farming the more I understand how complicated, and how expensive … Continue reading →

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Día de Difuntos

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Día de Muertos, or Día de Difuntos is the day to remember the dead, and takes place on November 2nd. It is a quiet day with no alcohol sales, loud music, parties, or other festivities. Instead it is a day … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge, Cover Art

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge, Cover Art For this week’s Photo Challenge, stimulate your creative process and imagine which of your images you would like to see gracing the cover of a book, an album, or a magazine. We cut down a banana tree to harvest the bananas, … Continue reading →

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Panama Cost of Living Report – October 2014

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

What does it cost to live in Panama? The answer can vary widely depending on where and how you live. I can tell you though what it cost us to live in David, Chiriqui, for the month of October. Fixed … Continue reading →

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