chilllaxing

The Last of Central America

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July 1st 2011
The border crossing into Panama was a bit sketchy. You had to cross this rickety old wooden train bridge that looked like it would collapse at ant minute. Not sure how long it is but it seemed to go for ever! It was rainy so the patchy, rotten rood was super slick. AS I watched people slip on the wood, I tried to be super careful as you all know what a clutz I am! Well, a little more than hal ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama

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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