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Macho de Monte

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Macho de Monte is a beautiful canyon with a river and lots of waterfalls. It’s near Cuesta de Piedra, south of Volcan in Chiriqui Province. Our friends Tony and Carol also wanted to see the place, so we set out … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama, photography | Tagged Canyon, Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, Cuesta de Piedra, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, jungle, Latin America, Macho de Monte, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, river, Volcan, Waterfall | 13 Comments

Six Months. Has it been six months already?!

Posted on April 11, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Six months ago I picked up my suitcase, a computer bag, and a carry on and left the life I knew behind. I took a Greyhound bus to Ft Lauderdale, and a plane to Panama City. I remember that trip, … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, mail service, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, Moving, Panama, Travel and Tourism | 22 Comments

Cerro Punta – Do You Know Where Your Vegetables Come From?

Posted on April 9, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Saturday we set out to see some new places and had a wonderful day! We headed to Volcan, and then east to Bambito where our friends were exhibiting at an art show. This is a lovely area in the mountains … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, gardening, Panama, photography | Tagged Bambito, Central America, Cerro Punta, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, mountains, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, Travel and Tourism, Vegetable, Volcan, Volcan Baru | 4 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

Posted on April 8, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Color Color? in Panama? Not a problem! I pulled out some of my favorites. Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: Color Weekly Photo Challenge The Color Red Weekly Photo Challenge – Color! Weekly Photo Challenge: Color

Posted in expat, expatriate, Flowers, insects, Panama, photography, sunsets, wildlife | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, Color, Daily Post, David, expat, expatriate, Flower, International Living, Latin America, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, postaday, sunset, sunset photo, sunset photos, Travel and Tourism | 8 Comments

Checking In

Posted on April 7, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

One reason for this blog is to let friends and family know what is going on, and that all is well. I haven’t spent much time at my desk lately so I thought I’d write a note. Yesterday we went … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, Dry season, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, Panama, Travel and Tourism, Volcan | 7 Comments

Common Sense and Good Manners

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

“Common sense is not so common.” – Voltaire Unfortunately this is true all too often. Usually I boycott online forums and discussion groups. Lately I have been thinking it would be helpful to get more involved so I’ve gone back … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Internet forum, Latin America, Moving, Panama, travel | 30 Comments

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 →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama, photography | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, forest, International Living, jungle, Latin America, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, Tree | 11 Comments

Mango Season!

Posted on April 1, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

There are mango trees all over town with fruit on them. Some of these trees are huge! If they are in a well traveled area the fruit is usually picked up. If you can find one in a less traveled … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, food, fruit, Panama, photography | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Fruit, International Living, Latin America, Mango, nature, Panama, Photograph | 9 Comments

A new Iguana in the Yard

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I love these lizards! They are so interesting and exotic looking. Lately we have had a new one visiting us, one with a pink face. It’s big but not nearly as skittish as the big green one that visits occasionally. … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama, photography, wildlife | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, Flora and Fauna, iguana, International Living, Latin America, lizards, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography | 4 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: A Day in My Life

Posted on March 31, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: A Day in My Life I used to get asked a lot – “What are you going to DO with yourself all day, now that you won’t be working??” This is what I did with myself yesterday. It … Continue reading →