Tag Archives: Chiriqui

Produce in Chiriqui Province, Panama

Posted on January 21, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

People ask me about fruits and vegetables here. We’re very lucky to live in Chiriqui Province where most of the produce is grown. We have fresh fruits and vegetables available every day, and it’s very inexpensive if you buy it … Continue reading →

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An Interesting Spider

Posted on January 13, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

More crawly things, I know, but there are just too many interesting bugs and spiders around here. One morning I noticed this really cool, and quite large bug on leaf outside the window. OK, I think I am done with … Continue reading →

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Just Another Day in Panama

Posted on December 20, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We’ve decided to stay home for a little while so we’ve been relaxing, puttering around the house, riding the bikes, and not doing much new. But, of course, that doesn’t mean an ordinary day is uninteresting! Today it’s warm, sunny, … Continue reading →

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My Friends are Land Owners

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

My friends Holly and Scott have been looking at land, found a piece they liked, and have successfully become the owners of it. We just spend a couple wonderful days with them in Boquete, so of course we were curious … Continue reading →

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Houses for Sale (David, Panama)

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We have stopped at a couple houses for sale, so if you’re curious or looking at real estate,  this might be interesting.  This is a very nice house in our neighborhood, actually the same floor plan as our house except … Continue reading →

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Paisanas!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We put a bird feeder in the back yard and it has become a popular spot for many birds. It seems like everything here eats fruit. We bought bird seed and it was totally ignored. We bought peanuts for the … Continue reading →

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Machetes, Birds, and Silver Linings

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Give a Panamanian man a machete, and I don’t think there is anything he can’t do! Our neighbor hired a man to cut three of her big trees in the back yard. At first we thought the loss of shade … Continue reading →

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Grito de La Villa de Los Santos Parade

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We went to another parade yesterday (Nov 10th) and I think it was even more fun than the other one we saw. This one had elaborate carts and many people in traditional Panamanian dress. I especially loved all the children … Continue reading →

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La Barqueta – a visit to the beach

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Sometimes I don’t think I have anything to say, and other times I have folders of things backed up waiting for me to get to them!  A few days ago one of my blog readers was in town as part … Continue reading →

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Snake!

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Many of my neighbors are very afraid of snakes. They don’t want to walk in the grass, and they are especially afraid of mani (perennial peanut), a ground cover I love, because they think it attracts snakes. In the year … Continue reading →

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