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A Birthday in Panama

Posted on June 20, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

How do you spend your first birthday in Panama? Wake up to an email box overflowing with Facebook greetings, ecards, and messages. Even my Italian teacher from a couple years ago sent me good wishes. I think the best surprise … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern

Posted on May 12, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Pattern This weeks photo challenge is patterns. To me, a pattern is something that repeats, a predictable element – an idea, a color, a texture. I had no idea where I was going to go with this until we took … Continue reading →

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The River, revisited

Posted on April 28, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We hadn’t been down to the river for a while, so it was time for a visit (with camera in hand, of course) . We have been told that there are spots even more beautiful than this, but I’ll always … Continue reading →

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Bocas del Toro – wrapping it up

Posted on April 22, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

That was a fun trip, and we’re definitely interested in going back again! The town is interesting, unlike anything else I’ve seen in Panama. There is a strong Caribbean influence, and a ton of tourists. It reminds me of Key … Continue reading →

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Another Tree

Posted on April 2, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I am endlessly fascinated by the trees here. We were walking in a new area the other day, an open space where roads are being built in preparation for a new housing area. At the end of one of the roads was … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense – Fire!

Posted on March 27, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Future Tense “Grab an image from your world that holds the promise or portent of the future.” It’s summer and dry season in Panama. Brush fires are common. While I was away there was one in my favorite … Continue reading →

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The River

Posted on March 1, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I know, I have posted photos of the river before, but maybe not in this spot, at this time of year, on this cloudy day. It’s such a beautiful river and I never get tired of taking photos there! Joel … Continue reading →

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Crested Oropendola

Posted on February 28, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I got a very lucky shot with my camera yesterday! This is a crested oropendola. At first glance it looks like a crow until you see the bright yellow tail feathers and the white beak. I’ve seen them in … Continue reading →

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Cicadas, Hawks, and a Day in Panama

Posted on February 27, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

As always, I continue to be amazed by things I see every day, and I continue to keep a camera close. I was out on my bike and rode into some sort of commotion. Apparently there was a family of … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward

Posted on February 24, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Forward We found this beautiful variegated dieffenbachia in the woods and brought it home. We planted it under the guanábana tree where it has thrived. A month or more ago, my husband found another and brought … Continue reading →