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Puerto Limon and Panama Canal

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January 9th 2008
PUERTO LIMON AND THE PANAMA CANAL After leaving Cayman Island, we headed for Costa Rica. The entertainment the first time was a surprise. Regis and Joy Philbin are on board -they leave tomorrow, so they were the first entertainers. It was a good show, but not what you’d call great. Then, the next night, we were in for a real treat. Our day at sea ended with a concert by Carlos Bonell, a c ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama

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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 ... ... read more