Tag Archives: Panama

Car Trouble in Panama

Posted on October 24, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

A little bad luck, a lot of good luck and good people, and an interesting day. I have a 97 Mazda, not fancy but a sturdy little car. I have had a number of people beg me to sell it … Continue reading →

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Two Years

Posted on October 22, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It is hard to believe my two year mark passed on the 10th of this month. The time has gone fast and it hardly seems possible. But, it also feels like I have been here long enough that this life is … Continue reading →

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Boca Chica – Bocas del Mar Hotel

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Next to the Seagullcove Lodge in Boca Chica is another hotel, Bocas del Mar. We noticed steps going up from our hotel’s beach so we decided to wander over and take a look. It’s a very new looking hotel with … Continue reading →

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Boca Chica Getaway

Posted on August 26, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We have been to the Seagullcove Lodge in Boca Chica before, so when an Oferta Simple came up we bought a couple more nights there. It’s a great little hotel with only six cabanas so it feels very personal, and … Continue reading →

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Bugs and Critters of the Day

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

We have bugs. I have a camera. You know what that means. Bug pictures! There is always something interesting crawling or flying around here. I love being outdoors here, and have been spending many late evenings outdoors on the terrace … 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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Feliz Cumpleaños – Happy Birthday

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

Before I arrived in Panama I took lessons on line with Yaira through Habla Ya. After spending an hour a day for weeks and months, we became good friends. I knew her before, and during her difficult pregnancy, and was … Continue reading →

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Everyday Greetings

Posted on July 31, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

It is always interesting to go back to the US and see how it feels. I think the longer I live in Panama the more I notice the differences because Panama has now become my”normal”. What differences struck me the most … Continue reading →

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Bugs

Posted on July 12, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

My life would not be complete without photos of bugs now and then. Most of these were seen on a pillar on the terrace one day so I grabbed my macro lens to take a closer look. The field of … Continue reading →

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A Visit to the Finca (Farm)

Posted on July 11, 2014 by Kris Cunningham

My friend Cedo has a farm in Cuestra Piedra. She grew up in that area. Her mother in law was one of the first eight families to live there, and she named the town. I am starting to learn a … Continue reading →

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