Hiking up in the clouds, El Valle de Anton

Panama

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May 10th 2006
Hello!! This time I'm writing from Panama City! I came down here to meet up with Libi, a friend who's sailing through the carribean, and then to Galapagos. On an italian sailingboat. Sorry, yacht. It was perfect to meet up in Panama, and I had the chance to come with for the crossing of the Panama canal!!! This was an amazing experience, just see my pictures and you understand. I can't believe ... 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