Tag Archives: Chiriqui

Machines at Work

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

My grandson loves big machines, so when I ran across some in the last few days I thought of him. The Feria (the big international fair that is held every March) is just starting today and will run for the … Continue reading →

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A Day Out and About, and Lots of Good Luck

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

It is easy to get in a rut of daily activities and forget to enjoy the beauty and opportunities that are close by. Yesterday, our friends asked us to go to Las Lajas beach with them. That is an absolutely gorgeous … Continue reading →

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Iguana!

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

There is a large iguana who has been visiting the birdbath in the afternoons. It’s the hottest part of the day so I am usually at my table on the terrace doing quiet things, and that is how I have … Continue reading →

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Bugs and Spiders

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

You have been warned! This post contains pictures of bugs and spiders. I’ve never seen such a big variety of insects as there are here in Panama, so I’ve had a great time with my camera and especially my macro … Continue reading →

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A Few Birds

Posted on February 18, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

I am still sorting through photos, and here are a few birds. I love where we live on the north side of David, next to a big woods and the Rio David (David river). We have so many birds! Every morning … Continue reading →

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Mi Jardin es Tu Jardin in Boquete

Posted on February 9, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

I was in Boquete last week and my friend suggested we have lunch at Mi Jardin es Tu Jardin (My Garden is Your Garden) in Boquete. This place has been known for some time for its beautiful gardens. Unfortunately the … Continue reading →

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Summer Flowers

Posted on February 5, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

There are two seasons in Panama, summer (dry and windy, Dec – April), and rainy (May – Nov). Right now we are in summer. It almost never rains, some days are very windy, a lot of the grass and plants … Continue reading →

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Iguanas in the Trees

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

Iguanas are large lizards, but they are also fast and agile climbers. I didn’t realize how high they can climb though, until we saw a couple waaaaay up in a tree. That red arrow in the photo, that is about … Continue reading →

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There’s a Bug in the Shower

Posted on January 29, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

I woke up this morning to find a huge bug in the shower. I’ve seen one like it in the outside laundry room just a week or two ago and was quite impressed with it then also. UPDATE – thanks … Continue reading →

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A Lizard, a Snake, a Moon, and some Birds

Posted on January 27, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

How’s that for an unlikely combination of things! But, this is Panama where unlikely things happen. This is just a bit of a day in the life of an expat in Panama. There is a video at the bottom of … Continue reading →

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