Huge rocks

On to Panama!

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September 15th 2014
Today we leave Peru for Panama! But before we left Kelly and I did some last minute sightseeing, finally making our way up to Saksaywaman (pronounced sexy woman). Located on a steep hill that overlooks the city, Saksaywaman contains an impressive view of Cusco as well as the entire valley. While it is only a 20 minute walk up there, given our soreness and the high altitude we decided to take a cab ... 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