Tag Archives: Chiriqui

A Gringo is Noticed

Posted on December 12, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Today I encountered something I have noticed often. I cruise around town quite a bit on my bicycle. I may think I am only greeting some people I pass frequently, but I don’t realize how many other people notice my … Continue reading →

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A Boquete Cost of Living Report – November 2014

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

A couple blog followers / friends who live in Boquete have shared their living expenses with me so I could also post them on the blog. Boquete is a beautiful town up in the mountains that is very popular with … Continue reading →

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Canyons, Calves, and Coffee

Posted on December 5, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Some friends and I went on an excursion the other day, and I wanted to share a few photos. It is always fun to go with someone when they see a place for the first time. Our first stop was … Continue reading →

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A Farm Report

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

I visit my friend Cedo’s farm now and then, and since her family are far from here it is helpful if I post some photos for them. I also learn more every time I go so it’s very interesting for … Continue reading →

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The Finca (the Farm) Revisted

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It seems like farming should be simple. The cows eat grass, come in to be milked, the milk gets sold, and life is good, right? The more I learn about farming the more I understand how complicated, and how expensive … Continue reading →

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Panama Cost of Living Report – October 2014

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

What does it cost to live in Panama? The answer can vary widely depending on where and how you live. I can tell you though what it cost us to live in David, Chiriqui, for the month of October. Fixed … Continue reading →

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Some Local Scenery

Posted on October 30, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

just another day in the life of a retired expat in Panama…. One of my longer bike routes takes me northwest of David through the countryside and up into the hills. It is so pretty! The other day I decided … Continue reading →

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Boca Chica – Bocas del Mar Hotel

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Next to the Seagullcove Lodge in Boca Chica is another hotel, Bocas del Mar. We noticed steps going up from our hotel’s beach so we decided to wander over and take a look. It’s a very new looking hotel with … Continue reading →

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Boca Chica Getaway

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We have been to the Seagullcove Lodge in Boca Chica before, so when an Oferta Simple came up we bought a couple more nights there. It’s a great little hotel with only six cabanas so it feels very personal, and … Continue reading →

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Bugs and Critters of the Day

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We have bugs. I have a camera. You know what that means. Bug pictures! There is always something interesting crawling or flying around here. I love being outdoors here, and have been spending many late evenings outdoors on the terrace … Continue reading →

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