Tag Archives: Central America

Weekly Photo Challenge: Love

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Love No challenge here. This is easy! I remember hearing something a long time ago that stayed with me – “Love is a behavior, not a feeling. Love is a verb” It is how you behave with … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama, photography | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, forest, International Living, jungle, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, postaday, Relationships, river | 25 Comments

A Medical Appointment, a Trip to the Lab, Mae Lewis Hospital

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Ma had a follow up appointment with the GP, Dr Luz Visuette at Mae Lewis Hospital. I went along for the appointment this time so I was able to observe. I found the doctor kind, caring, thorough, and very competent. She … Continue reading →

Posted in health care, medical care, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, doctor, expat, expatriate, Health care, International Living, lab, Mae Lewis, Mae Lewis Hospital, Panama | 6 Comments

Pineapples and Videos

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

The last post on the Border Hop or Passport Shuffle was almost as involved as experiencing it! So now, how about something a lot lighter. I’ve been interested in photography for quite a while, and I’ve also been looking forward … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, healthy eating, International Living, photography, Pineapple, YouTube | 5 Comments

The Border Hop, or the Passport Shuffle

Posted on January 25, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Before I tell the story, let me write a disclaimer. This is not advice, nor a reliable reporting of the laws. Do your own homework and learn for yourself what is required. This is only our experience, and our understanding … Continue reading →

Posted in expatriate, Getting Things Done, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, Costa Rica, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, Moving, Panama | 9 Comments

Número cien (number one hundred)

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Blog post number 100! Who would have thought? When I started this, it was only to keep my family and friends updated, and to document my experience of moving to Panama. Over the last new months it has evolved into … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Moving, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, Spanish | 28 Comments

Summer Flowers in Panama

Posted on January 22, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

It’s summer now. I know, it sounds backwards to me too, but it’s definitely a different season here. We’re getting very little rain and a lot more wind. It’s a bit warmer in the daytime but still comfortable with the … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring the Area, Flowers, Panama, photography | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Flower, Garden, Home and Garden, International Living, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, Plant, Tree | 17 Comments

Daily Prompt: Apply Yourself

Posted on January 20, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Daily Prompt: Apply Yourself Describe your last attempt to learn something that did not come easily to you. I don’t usually do the daily prompt but this one caught my eye. I have the math / science sort of brain, and … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, expatriate, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Languages, Panama, Spanish | 2 Comments

Lets go to the River!

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

There is no water in the neighborhood today. It happens, so we have water stored for such days. But, I wanted to wash my hair and freshen up after bike riding and we hadn’t been to the river for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring the Area, Panama, photography, the River | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, forest, International Living, jungle, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, river, sunset photo, water | 19 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Beyond This challenge turned out to be more challenging than most for me. I had some ideas but had trouble turning them into reality. Then I had this opportunity, my husband sitting beside the river. Hopefully the … Continue reading →

Posted in Panama, Photo Challenge, photography | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, forest, International Living, jungle, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, postaday, river | 20 Comments

It’s nice to have great neighbors!

Posted on January 17, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We have really nice neighbors here. Everyone knows everyone, and they are all very friendly. I felt like family within a week of getting here. Today though, I really got to see how things work here. The “stuff” arrived today, … Continue reading →