Tag Archives: International Living

Weekly Photo Challenge: Unique

Posted on February 4, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo challenge: Unique These may not be unique, but they certainly are unique to me! Thank you Joel (of FindingMyselfInPanama) for letting me use a number of your excellent photos for this post! Here’s some other posts for this … Continue reading →

Posted in insects, Panama, Photo Challenge, photography | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, insects, International Living, jungle, lizards, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, postaday | 30 Comments

Guandu con Arroz

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Guandu are pigeon peas, and very popular in Panama. Guandu con arroz (with rice) is a traditional Christmas dish, so guandu are very expensive around that time. Many people grow them in their yards, including a number of my neighbors … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, food, gardening, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, Cook, cooking, David, expat, expatriate, Food, International Living, Latin America, Panama, Pigeon pea, Rice | 12 Comments

Tortillas

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I’ve been making tortillas for a while but yesterday I was instructed by the pro, who was instructed by her grandmother. It starts with corn. I know, it looks like chicken feed or something, but you can turn this into … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Panama | Tagged Central America, Cheese, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, cooking, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Maize, Panama, Tortilla | 4 Comments

Chicha de Arroz con Piña

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

My neighbor Haydeé came over yesterday, and we had cooking class in my kitchen. What fun! She is Panamanian so of course she knows how to cook all kinds of Panamanian food, and I’m interested in learning. We made a … Continue reading →

Posted in food, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chicha, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, Cook, cooking, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Panama, Pineapple, Rice | 7 Comments

Climbing the Mountain

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Cerro Santa Cruz OK, so it wasn’t exactly a mountain, just a hill but near the top it felt like a mountain! I didn’t make it all the way up, deciding to be sensible and not stress my sore knee … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring the Area, Panama, photography | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, forest, International Living, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, Volcan Baru | 1 Comment

Our First Three Months in Panama

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

It’s hard to believe it’s been three months since we’ve moved here. Actually it’s been more than that for me because I arrived three weeks earlier to get things set up. It’s been better than I dared hope and I am very … Continue reading →

Posted in expatriate, Miscellaneous, moving, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, Panama | 24 Comments

I felt an Earthquake last night!

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I was sitting at Joel’s desk looking at photos, and I felt the floor vibrate. For a city girl this isn’t anything unusual. Who’s doing construction in the street, or was that a subway passing underneath us? But, here on … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous, Panama | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, Earthquake, expat, expatriate, International Living, Latin America, Panama | 18 Comments

The River in Summer

Posted on January 31, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I know, it’s supposed to be winter, but in Panama it’s summer. We are getting no rain and it’s often very breezy. It’s drier, a little warmer in the afternoons, and a little cooler at night. Someone commented on my … Continue reading →

Posted in Panama, photography, the River | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, forest, International Living, jungle, Latin America, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, river | 12 Comments

Weekly Photo Challenge: Love

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Love No challenge here. This is easy! I remember hearing something a long time ago that stayed with me – “Love is a behavior, not a feeling. Love is a verb” It is how you behave with … Continue reading →

Posted in expat, expatriate, Panama, photography | Tagged Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, David, expat, expatriate, forest, International Living, jungle, nature, Panama, Photograph, photography, postaday, Relationships, river | 25 Comments

A Medical Appointment, a Trip to the Lab, Mae Lewis Hospital

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Ma had a follow up appointment with the GP, Dr Luz Visuette at Mae Lewis Hospital. I went along for the appointment this time so I was able to observe. I found the doctor kind, caring, thorough, and very competent. She … Continue reading →