An Odd Palm

Hola from Panama

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November 30th 2006
hello all, we have made it to Bocas in panama. After leaving Puerto Viejo we had to traverse an old converted railroad bridge into panama. It was rickidy and wooden boards were placed to allow cars and trucks to pass and was about 50 ft. above the river below. Needless to say, lindsay was shaking. We then caught a taxi to Changuinola (where chiquita bananas come from) and then caught a water t ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama » Bocas Del Toro » Isla Colon

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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