Category Archives: Panama

Panamanian Construction

Posted on September 20, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We have found it interesting to learn how the Panamanians build houses. Everything here is block and cement with tin roofs. There is a lot to be said for this style of building. It’s strong, and there is nothing to … Continue reading →

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The Third Act of Life

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

My blogging friend InDaCampo wrote an interesting post about this third part of our lives that some of us are in, or think we are approaching, or are trying to figure out what this means for us. She included this … Continue reading →

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Navigating Albrook – the Panama City bus station

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Go to the Albrook bus station, buy a ticket, and get on the bus to David. Simple, right? Well…. not exactly. Since I have written instructions for a number of people over last few months, I figured maybe I’d just … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside

Posted on September 15, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Inside The instructions are: This week, share what you see on the inside. It could be something literally inside, like these birds in the rebar or the inside of your home or favorite hideaway. If you’d like, go in … Continue reading →

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Border Run 101

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Originally posted on Chapter 3: Loving Retirement in Panama and now, Colombia:
People who come to Panama arrive with a Tourist Visa. It allows you to stay for 180 days. Sounds easy but what a lot of people do not know…

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Volcan, Cerro Punta, Guadalupe, a great Sunday trip!

Posted on September 14, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Last Sunday we went for a drive with our friends and neighbors across the street. She works hard, takes care of her family, and doesn’t get out as much as you would think. She hasn’t been to Volcan for three … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: An Unusual POV

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: An Unusual POV The instructions are: Go out and take photos and share a shot that reveals a new and different POV. You can take a picture of a familiar subject in a fresh way.  You can consider … Continue reading →

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Negligent Bloggers (aka Retirement is not Boring!)

Posted on September 12, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

That’s me, negligent. I’m not sure why. I think someone has sped up time. I’ve been busy and doing too many things to write about them, and now I see days have passed since I’ve been here. We had a … Continue reading →

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Our first healthcare experience

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Originally posted on Let The Adventure "Continue"! :
Several months before we made our move to Panama Scott was diagnoses with a hernia. We debated back and forth about weather it would be best to get this taken care…

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A Sad Day in David

Posted on September 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

http://www.prensa.com/uhora/locales/accidente-tres-muertos-herido-investigan-policia-david/204329 Traffic here looks crazy to most of us until we get used to it, but generally it works surprisingly well. We have seen very few accidents and those only fender benders. But, last night, there was a serious accident … Continue reading →

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