Main Street in Bocas Town

May 21st 2006
On Saturday evening, we flew from Bocas to Panama City, a trip which takes less than an hour by plane. The arial views of the Bocas del Toro islands were great... After we checked into our highrise (but cheap) hotel, we went out to look for a place to eat, and ended up at of the city's big malls...I guess it will help make the US less of a shock, but it was startling to be in mall culture agai ... read more

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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

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Lynn Beebe

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I was a primary teacher in a K-12 alternative school. In 2006, I took a leave for four months, travelling through Central America. I visited schools and studied Spanish along with being a tourist. My class followed my travels through this blog. I have continued to use this blog to keep friends, family and my students connected to my travels, recently in Mexico and now Kenya! 2009 I am now retired and my husband and I hope to do even more traveling! I am volunteering in an after-school program on the Indian reservation where we live and at the local art museu... full info

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