Tag Archives: Panama

Separation Day Parade

Posted on November 9, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Last Sunday, November 3rd was one of the many holidays at this time of year. This one celebrated Panama’s separation from Columbia, and there was a big parade in town. I’ve been hearing all the drumming and practicing for weeks, … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, Panama, photography | Tagged Chiriqui Province, culture, Panama, Parade, photography, Separation Day | 6 Comments

Snake!

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Many of my neighbors are very afraid of snakes. They don’t want to walk in the grass, and they are especially afraid of mani (perennial peanut), a ground cover I love, because they think it attracts snakes. In the year … Continue reading →

Posted in wildlife | Tagged Chiriqui, Panama, snake, wildlife | 11 Comments

Driving Home from Santa Catalina, Panama

Posted on November 7, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

This is the last set of photos from our recent trip, taken on the drive home. They are the photos that I like best from my collection of that day, and I hope some will give you a feel for … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring Panama, Panama, photography, travel | Tagged Panama, photography, Santa Catalina, Travel and Tourism | 6 Comments

Playa Estero, Santa Catalina, Panama

Posted on November 6, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

We asked about a beach with sand, and were sent to Playa Estero, not far from our hotel. This is one of the beaches suitable for beginning surfers. Most of the beaches in the area had warnings that they were … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring Panama, Panama | Tagged beach, Panama, Playa Estero, Santa Catalina, surfing | 4 Comments

Back to Santa Catalina, Panama

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I didn’t want to write a single post with a hundred photos, so I broke up my collection a bit. Earlier was a post with some photos of the hotel and grounds. These are some photos of the town and … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring Panama, Panama | Tagged beach, Panama, Santa Catalina, surfing | 2 Comments

Black Witch Moth

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

This fantastic moth was hanging out in our laundry room today. It’s so big I was a bit startled when I first saw it, and thought it might be a bird at first glance until I quickly saw that it … Continue reading →

Posted in insects, wildlife | Tagged black witch moth, insects, moths, Panama | 2 Comments

Santa Catalina, Panama

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

After our visit to Pedasi and the Azuero Peninsula, we headed to Santa Catalina for a couple nights. After a beautiful drive down and an evening in the most total darkness I’d ever experienced (power outage, thank goodness for the … Continue reading →

Posted in Exploring Panama, Panama | Tagged Panama, photography, Santa Catalina, travel | 4 Comments

Es un hermoso día en el barrio. (It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood)

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

I’m sitting here on the terrace after a very fun bike ride around the neighborhood. The neighbors up the street have the salsa music on. The people behind seem to be preparing for a family picnic on their terrace. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Miscellaneous | Tagged Chiriqui, David, Panama | 4 Comments

Driving in the Azuero Peninsula

Posted on November 4, 2013 by Kris Cunningham

Tuesday we left Pedasi and headed up the Azuero Peninsula, west to Santiago, and then south again to Santa Catalina. It was a long drive, but on good roads through absolutely beautiful countryside. I’m starting to get caught up! It … Continue reading →