Tag Archives: Panama

My Friends are Land Owners

Posted on December 1, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

My friends Holly and Scott have been looking at land, found a piece they liked, and have successfully become the owners of it. We just spend a couple wonderful days with them in Boquete, so of course we were curious … Continue reading →

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Houses for Sale (David, Panama)

Posted on November 29, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We have stopped at a couple houses for sale, so if you’re curious or looking at real estate,  this might be interesting.  This is a very nice house in our neighborhood, actually the same floor plan as our house except … Continue reading →

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Paisanas!

Posted on November 26, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We put a bird feeder in the back yard and it has become a popular spot for many birds. It seems like everything here eats fruit. We bought bird seed and it was totally ignored. We bought peanuts for the … Continue reading →

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Machetes, Birds, and Silver Linings

Posted on November 25, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Give a Panamanian man a machete, and I don’t think there is anything he can’t do! Our neighbor hired a man to cut three of her big trees in the back yard. At first we thought the loss of shade … Continue reading →

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Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers

Posted on November 21, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Weekly Photo Challenge: Layers Layers. Layers can reveal, conceal, and make something more complex. They can vary in size, texture, color, or functionality. Each layer can have its own story, meaning, or purpose. They can overlap, blend, or be distinctly separate. A … Continue reading →

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A bit about our Travel and Lodging in Costa Rica

Posted on November 18, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

If anyone is planning a short trip to Costa Rica, maybe this post will be helpful. We took the bus from the David terminal to the border ($2/each), and did the border crossing on foot. If you are crossing the border, READ … Continue reading →

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Crossing the Panama – Costa Rica border

Posted on November 17, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

It’s always a relief to make it home, especially when home is another country! There has been a lot of discussion among expats here in Panama about border crossings since the rules seem to be a bit different than they … Continue reading →

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Grito de La Villa de Los Santos Parade

Posted on November 11, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We went to another parade yesterday (Nov 10th) and I think it was even more fun than the other one we saw. This one had elaborate carts and many people in traditional Panamanian dress. I especially loved all the children … Continue reading →

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Spider Pictures

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

You have been warned….  😀 There seem to be so many beautiful and interesting spiders around here that I’m always finding one I haven’t seen before.

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La Barqueta – a visit to the beach

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Sometimes I don’t think I have anything to say, and other times I have folders of things backed up waiting for me to get to them!  A few days ago one of my blog readers was in town as part … Continue reading →

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