Tag Archives: Central America

Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Illumination I was in the front yard yesterday enjoying the sunlight on the bougainvillea flowers and thought, what’s a more interesting illumination than the sun?! So, I grabbed my camera and my macro lens, and these are a … Continue reading →

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America is Taking Over Panama!

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Yes this is a “foreign” country, but not as foreign as you would think. If you feel better seeing familiar businesses here, if you are happy to get your favorite fast food, you will be just fine in Panama. Is … Continue reading →

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A Trip to Volcan

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Yesterday, we went to Volcán, about a hour’s drive from our home in David. Volcán Barú is the highest point in the area (and the country). Boquete  is on the eastern side of Volcán Barú, and Volcán is in the … Continue reading →

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More Encounters with the Panama Health Care System

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Ma went back to see the eye doctor. It’s dryer and windier here now so her allergies and dry eyes were bothering her more. She got some different eye drops and a referral to an allergist. Again, we just showed … Continue reading →

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*Fresh Fruit and Veggies in David, Delicious and Cheap!*

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

via *Fresh Fruit and Veggies in David, Delicious and Cheap!*. While I was doing the shopping, my husband had hold of the camera!

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a Trip to the Dentist

Posted on January 10, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Dental care is less expensive here in Panama. People travel here for care and even with travel expenses, they save money. So, we decided to wait until we were here to get any further dental care. My husband needed a … Continue reading →

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76 million U.S. baby boomers Prepare for Retirement, David’s Airport Readies for International Flights

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

via 76 million U.S. baby boomers Prepare for Retirement, David’s Airport Readies for International Flights. Reblogged from Finding Myself in Panama

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What is this tree?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Or, is it even a tree? When we were out on our bicycles yesterday, we saw the strangest thing! At first I thought it was a dead tree with a vine climbing up it, but on a closer look I … Continue reading →

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this is only a test

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I was just wondering, if you add a picture to a post, and then you delete it from your media files, does it disappear from your post? I feel like I have all these photos, and I’d rather just see … Continue reading →

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a Trip up the Road

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

It was a beautiful day so we decided to go to the flea market in Dolega, a town up the road. When we left this chicken was in front of the car and looked annoyed that I was looking at … Continue reading →

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