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January 26th 2017
Geo: 7.6927, -81.6235We spent all day in transit through the Panama Canal, whichis 50 miles long. The French tried to build a canal in the 1880s under theleadership of Ferdinand De Lesseps, he of Suez Canal fame. Unfortunately, they didn'tsurvey and plan it properly, 1000s of men died of malaria and yellow fever andthe company went bankrupt. The Americans took over in 1903 and the canal ... 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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I am a retired doctor with 2 kids, one of whom lives in Australia so travelling to the other side of the world has become second nature. Apart from socialising and gardening, travelling is my favourite hobby. I love travelling with my husband as we have the same likes and dislikes when it comes to food, wine and things to do (apart from sport that is !) TP PROFILE Former TravelPod Member: tizwoz Joined: October 11th, 2008From: England lives in Sutton,United KingdomFavorite Book: Any fantasy or science fictionFavorite Movie: Lord of the RingsFavorite Music: Prefer peace... full info

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