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The Miraflores Locks on the Panama Canal

The structure you see on the right behind the control house is actually a boat being raised to the level of Gatun Lake.
It’s not just for fancy hats and drug lords anymore

October 24th 2006
Panama has really surprised us. Maybe it’s because we didn’t do our homework and learn more about Panama before we came. Or maybe things are changing rapidly here these days. Probably a bit of both. But, this is one amazing, diverse country, and they’re practically giving it away for folks who want to come and live there. Paul and I are tempted. I should probably give a little bit of backgr ... read more
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Panamanian Flag 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
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Paul's from Australia. Casey's from the States. We met in Africa, married in Puerto Rico, and now after three long years in Greensboro studying and working our bums off we're ready for a little adventure. Join us as we explore the Americas, and let's see where we end up . . . We refuse to keep too tight of an agenda, but here’s a rough outline if anyone wants to catch a flight and meet us anywhere. Mid-May to Mid-July—The US of A. Lots of National Parks as we first head up, then over, then down. The rest of July and August—Mexico and this funny little island in the Caribbean that’... full info
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