Tag Archives: International Living

Ceiba trees?

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We are lucky to live in an area with wonderful flowers and trees. This one tree in particular caught my eye. It’s huge, and gorgeous! It’s in what looks like a beautiful corner park  with a waterlily pond and other … Continue reading →

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Daily Prompt: Quote Me

Posted on January 6, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Daily Post: Do you have a favorite quote that you return to again and again? What is it, and why does it move you? “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Resolved

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I don’t generally make resolutions for the new year but this one was easy. I am newly retired and have an opportunity to do more of what I want to do. My first goals are to learn more photography and … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Leaving the United States?-Pulled or Pushed?

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

via Thinking of Leaving the United States?-Pulled or Pushed?. an interesting blog post about why people leave the US to live elsewhere.

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A trip to the Doctor

Posted on January 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

One of the most frequent questions I get from people in the US – What is the medical care like down there? My husband’s 92 year old mother is with us and she needed a little help (nothing serious, prescription … Continue reading →

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A Word A Week Photo Challenge: Glitter

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

from A Word A Week Challenge When the “Glitter” challenge came up, I immediately thought of water, fountains and sunlight. These photos were actually taken a couple years ago when I lived in Florida. There was one particular fountain that I saw … Continue reading →

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Blog of the Year Award

Posted on January 3, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Thank you Kim @ Tranquil Dreams  for giving me this great award! Check out her blog! I follow it because there are always so many interesting posts there on a variety of subjects, and I am very honored that she likes … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve in Panama

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We spent New Year’s Eve in our street, and it was quite the street party! We also learned a lot about Panamanian New Year’s traditions. There were the expected fireworks all over the neighborhood, and we continue to be surprised … Continue reading →

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David, Panama, on the last day of 2012

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We went downtown today and walked around a bit. It was busy! Some streets were blocked off and vendors were set up on everywhere. If it’s this busy now, I wonder how it was before Christmas! It was really fun though, … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: My 2012 in Pictures

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Kris Cunningham

What an interesting assignment! It’s been quite a year here, with wrapping up our lives in Florida and moving to Panama.  Going through old pictures really showed me the road we have traveled. So, month by month… January 2012 – … Continue reading →

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