Tag Archives: Latin America

Widening the Panama Canal

Posted on April 14, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I came across this very interesting video about the Panama Canal, and the project currently underway to widen it. It talks a bit about the history of the canal, how it was first built, and how it operates. Now there … Continue reading →

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After Macho de Monte. Do you know where your oranges come from?

Posted on April 12, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

There is a bit more to tell, but the last post was getting pretty long so I decided to follow up with another. The road to Macho de Monte is the beginning of a new road that winds its way … Continue reading →

Posted in bird watching, expat, expatriate, Panama, photography | Tagged bird watching, birds, Central America, Chiriqui, Chiriqui Province, Citrus, David, expat, expatriate, International Living, jungle, Latin America, mountains, nature, Orange, Panama, Photograph, photography, travel, Travel and Tourism | 1 Comment

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 →