Tag Archives: Panama

Other More Fun Things

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

Other than all the surgery and recovery, what is going on around here? Summer 🙄 I was told verano de San Juan comes about this time of year. We had a few days of blue skies, very hot sun, and … Continue reading →

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Recovery

Posted on July 5, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

Wednesday was 5 weeks since my surgery for a detached retina. Details are in the last two posts. You think, it’s just an eye so it shouldn’t be that difficult. But it’s just been this week that I am starting … Continue reading →

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Emergency Surgery in Panama

Posted on June 10, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

When people are considering Panama as a place to live, a very common question is about the quality and availability of health care. Maybe my story will be helpful. We have been very pleased with the care that we have … Continue reading →

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Preop Testing and Evaluations

Posted on June 9, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

Wow, thank you all! Who knew so many people would still be paying attention after all this time. Thank you for all the well wishes, support, and comments. By now we had a plan to do surgery to fix my … Continue reading →

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The Detached Retina

Posted on June 8, 2026 by Kris Cunningham

We have had some basic medical and dental care here, and we have been super pleased with the care, the availability, and the cost. But, recently, something happened that was much more frightening. I woke up one morning, and most … Continue reading →

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Machines at Work

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

My grandson loves big machines, so when I ran across some in the last few days I thought of him. The Feria (the big international fair that is held every March) is just starting today and will run for the … Continue reading →

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A Day Out and About, and Lots of Good Luck

Posted on March 9, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

It is easy to get in a rut of daily activities and forget to enjoy the beauty and opportunities that are close by. Yesterday, our friends asked us to go to Las Lajas beach with them. That is an absolutely gorgeous … Continue reading →

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Iguana!

Posted on February 22, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

There is a large iguana who has been visiting the birdbath in the afternoons. It’s the hottest part of the day so I am usually at my table on the terrace doing quiet things, and that is how I have … Continue reading →

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Bugs and Spiders

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

You have been warned! This post contains pictures of bugs and spiders. I’ve never seen such a big variety of insects as there are here in Panama, so I’ve had a great time with my camera and especially my macro … Continue reading →

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TIP (This is Panama)

Posted on February 19, 2016 by Kris Cunningham

    This is how I feel here in Panama and it is really nice. I don’t need to conform to anything, to be anything I am not. I can just be myself. I’m not sure where the picture is … Continue reading →

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