Tag Archives: nature

A Blue Bug

Posted on June 4, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

We were hunting for mangoes one day when I saw what looked like a very large wasp. It was very busy scurrying around in the leaves, opening and closing its wings. When the sun caught the wings there will be … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Intricate

Posted on May 14, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Intricate The first things that came to mind were some of the intricate patterns found in nature. xx xx xx These photos aren’t new, but are some I remembered from doing some blog backup a while ago. … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Reward

Posted on March 29, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Reward If I keep at it, maybe my reward will be the satisfaction of being caught up with the photo challenges! 😀 Related articles Weekly Photo Challenge: Reward Weekly Photo Challenge-Reward Weekly Photo Challenge: Reward (Staircase 3) … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale

Posted on February 17, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Scale Some of the trees here in Panama are massive, on a scale that is unusual in the US. We were out biking yesterday and took a break in the shade of this one. Related articles Weekly … Continue reading →

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The River, Revisited

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Kris Cunningham

The river behind our neighborhood is one of my favorite places, but sometimes I don’t go there as often as I should. That’s the nice thing about house guests. As you show them interesting things you get to visit your … Continue reading →

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Strange Creatures

Posted on December 8, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We have been watching a couple very strange creatures!  They are both in a pot of little lemon trees I have been growing. I know they are eating the trees but I have more trees, and the creatures are far more interesting. … Continue reading →

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Scorpion? Again?

Posted on October 29, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We were told that scorpions tend to come in houses during the dry season because they are looking for water. We have found this to be true so far. We are now in the height of rainy season though and … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Texture

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Texture  This week, share a texture found in an unexpected place. It could be made of natural materials, as in these images, or with man-made objects.  This is a great opportunity to look at the world in a slightly … Continue reading →

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Critters of the Day

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Yesterday was an interesting day for new critters. . . . . There is always something new around here, but yesterday we saw quite a few interesting critters all in the same day. I love being outside so much I’m spending … Continue reading →

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Last Stop, Rambala

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Our last stop in our travels was the Rambala Jungle Lodge. We had been here before so I knew what it was like, and I was really looking forward to going there again. Jungle Lodge doesn’t fully explain what this … Continue reading →

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