Category Archives: Panama

Butterflies at the River

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We visited the river a couple days ago and we met with the most interesting sight! There were so many butterflies on the river bank, and quite a few different kinds. It’s the summer dry season now, so I think … Continue reading →

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Feliz Año Nuevo (Happy New Year!)

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

New Year’s Eve in Panama is quite the event, and last night did not disappoint. We stayed home in our own neighborhood and had a very good time. Of course there were fireworks involved, and parties, and music, and people … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: One

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: One This week, we want to see photos that focus on one thing. Maybe you’ve got a stark photo of a single tree silhouetted against the setting sun, or a lone sandpiper wandering the beach as waves crash. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Community

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Community This week, in a post created specifically for this challenge, show us community, and interpret it any way you please! Catching up here… I’m a couple photo challenges behind. I’ve been busier doing things rather than photographing them … Continue reading →

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Another Interesting Bug

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I was weeding and puttering around in the yard yesterday, and came across this really interesting fly. At first I thought it was a dead flower or leaf, until it walked up my finger.

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Retirement in Panama is Getting Better

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

From an article in US News by Kathleen Peddicord. I think Kathleen Peddicord is part of the hype machine that can mislead people about the realities of living in Panama, so always check your facts and do your own homework … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Photography

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I met Jorge and his wife Eva on our Rambala Lodge trip. He was there to take photographs and was kind enough to share some of them with me. He says he would welcome input and suggestions, but his work … Continue reading →

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Más Feliz Navidad (More Merry Christmas)

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We had a great time on Christmas Eve, but on Christmas day there was more. My Spanish teacher and friend called to invite me to her house for an afternoon party. She spent so much time on line trying to … Continue reading →

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Feliz Navidad!

Posted on December 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

This is my 400th post, which seems fitting because I’m writing about a wonderful and significant Christmas for us, one that has me thinking about how our lives have changed since moving to Panama. Christmas is celebrated a bit differently … Continue reading →

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Christmas Lights in Panama

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve always liked the holiday lights. It’s a dark time of year and the lights brighten things up. Panama is close to the equator so the length of the days changes very little, but I still enjoy the lights. So, … Continue reading →

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