Tag Archives: expat

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 →

Posted in culture, moving, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Florida, International Living, Moving, Panama | 8 Comments

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 →

Posted in Flowers, Panama, Photo Challenge, photography | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Flower, International Living, nature, Panama, photography, postaday | 13 Comments

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 →

Posted in culture, Exploring the Area, food, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Fast food, International Living, Latin America, Panama | 14 Comments

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 →

Posted in Exploring Panama, Exploring the Area, Flowers, Panama, photography | Tagged Boquete, Boquete Chiriquí, Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Flower, International Living, mountains, Panama, photography, Volcan, Volcan Baru | 6 Comments

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 →

Posted in health care, medical care, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Health care, International Living, lab tests, medical care, Panama | 3 Comments

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!

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

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 →