First weekend in Panama 20170601_164722

First weekend in Panama

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June 4th 2017
Hi Folks, after arriving at the Tocumen Airport in Panama City, my friend Leonie and Ahana picked me up. We went straight to the beautiful Casco Viejo to our airconditioned hotelroom. First things first: Icecold panamanian rum at the rooftop with a nice view of the nightlit skyscraper skyline 😊 After we picked up Nora from the airport (later), we went for some drinks and a (much too big) ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama » Panamá » Panama Canal

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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