Miraflores Lock, Panama Canal

Panama City

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May 21st 2008
Day 206: Traumatic flights, unique bus journeys and famous waterways Having had to wait until nine o'clock to check my luggage in, I was told that I was 'overweight' and would have to pay extra. I didn't know there was a baggage limit, but after some negotiations, I loaded half of my things into my daypack. Initially, this seemed to appease the airport staff, but I was a bit shocked, when five ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama » Panamá » Panama City

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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