A retired educator, now a writer and world traveler, passionate for the open road. Trying to go everywhere, wanting to meet all the peoples of the world, hoping that I have enough time left. A pacifist and a global citizen, I walk gently and mindfully wherever I go. I will soon begin a zigzag round-the-world-adventure.... full info
With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ...more info
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