Tag Archives: International Living

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 →

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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 →

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*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!

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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 →

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76 million U.S. baby boomers Prepare for Retirement, David’s Airport Readies for International Flights

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

via 76 million U.S. baby boomers Prepare for Retirement, David’s Airport Readies for International Flights. Reblogged from Finding Myself in Panama

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What is this tree?

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Or, is it even a tree? When we were out on our bicycles yesterday, we saw the strangest thing! At first I thought it was a dead tree with a vine climbing up it, but on a closer look I … Continue reading →

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this is only a test

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I was just wondering, if you add a picture to a post, and then you delete it from your media files, does it disappear from your post? I feel like I have all these photos, and I’d rather just see … Continue reading →

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a Trip up the Road

Posted on January 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

It was a beautiful day so we decided to go to the flea market in Dolega, a town up the road. When we left this chicken was in front of the car and looked annoyed that I was looking at … Continue reading →

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More Success Found Running “TO” rather than “From” (repost)

Posted on January 7, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

More Success Found Running “TO” rather than “From” Another interesting article about why people move to another country, and specifically to Mexico and Panama.

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New Year’s Effigies in San Clemente, Ecuador (repost)

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

New Year’s Effigies in San Clemente, Ecuador.  reposted from http://johnandmarylivingitupinecuador.wordpress.com/ This is Ecuador, not Panama but I think the practice of burning the negativities of the past year in an effigy is common throughout Latin America. My friends and neighbors here are very … Continue reading →

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