In Panama Vieja, the original start of the city, is this tower. You can go up it and look out for a few dollars. However, as important is look to the huge skyscraper off in the distance for some contrast of Old Panama and New Panama
Most Cosmopolitan City in Central America? April 19th 2008 Okay, everyone, I know I've gotten a little behind on writing blogs and now have to play catch-up. I have now been in Panama City for a few days and while I wrote more in my other travel journal want to make sure I get something to everything to get some idea of life so far in Panama. Also, I realize a few pictures are not uploading very well to the blog. I'm sorry about that...I am thinking it ... read more
Central America Caribbean » Panama » Panamá » Panama City 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
After 36 years living in Minneapolis, living the "conventional" life, and taking the 2 weeks of vacation earned to get to somewhere quick in the US, it's time to find "new places to go"... new places to go physically - (never been to Ecuador or Panama, and only a week in Nicaragua in 2006), new places to go mentally- finding a new way of thinking about the world and my life, and hopefully financially - new places to go to earn a living and/or a way of making a living!
So, here we go...I saved the cash, rented out the house, and told my friends and family I'm read... full info