Category Archives: Panama

The Toucans Visit Again

Posted on October 3, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Yesterday afternoon we spotted the toucans again. This time we called our neighbors so we had quite a group of excited people in our backyard watching the birds. My neighbor, who loves birds, told us that she had seen one … Continue reading →

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Toucans!

Posted on October 1, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We were standing in the yard discussing the house color, when to eat lunch, and other mundane things when a flash of color caught my eye from the huge tree on the other side of our fence. I grab the … Continue reading →

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A Spider

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

You have been warned 😀 It really is just a little one though. I was sitting on the patio today when it started to rain. There’s a tiny spider web in a planter on the edge of the patio, and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Saturated

Posted on September 30, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Saturated The instructions are: This week, show us a photo of whatever you’d like, but make sure it’s saturated. It can be black and white, a single color, a few hues, or a complete rainbow riot; just make sure … Continue reading →

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Paint the Roof!

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We live in Panama close to the equator. The weather is warm and the sun is intense. The sun heats up the roof, which heats up the attic and the house. So, we got permission from the landlord to paint … Continue reading →

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I asked him to clean the bathroom…

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I wrote a post not long ago about Panamanian home construction, and how everything is concrete and tile so it’s not damaged by water. We bought this water blaster not long ago to clean the roof before painting, and anything … Continue reading →

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A Good Movie – Crossing Over

Posted on September 25, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Last night we watched Crossing Over, a movie from 2009 with Harrison Ford, Ashley Judd and others. IMDb link for more info.  It’s a wonderfully done movie about immigration with stories about various families and individuals in Los Angeles trying … Continue reading →

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AC installation, Panamanian style

Posted on September 23, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We were seriously thinking of buying a lot in our neighborhood and building a house, but the more we thought about it the more we thought it will be better to have some money in the bank for emergencies. So, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: From Lines to Patterns

Posted on September 22, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: From Lines to Patterns The instructions are: grab your camera, get outside, and snap a great shot of shapes or lines that you stumble upon, or a cool texture or pattern that catches your eye. Related articles Weekly Photo … Continue reading →

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BBC Interview – a Moment of Fame!

Posted on September 21, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I did a phone interview with a reporter last month and today the interview is up on the website. http://www.bbc.com/capital/story/20130918-how-to-retire-in-paradise It’s an interesting experience remembering the interview and now seeing the finished article. You say what you say, but you … Continue reading →

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