Not realizing yesterday was a national holiday, we tried to go to Panama Viejo, Old Town. When we got there, it was closed. Not all was lost, as next door was a mall filled with artisanal shops where we did a bit of browsing, and made a few purchases.
After a quick change in plans, we decided to go to Casco Viejo. Even though Daryl and I have visited multiple times, we still had a great time wandering around.
The beautifully maintained churches were a great start to our day of many steps.
Each church is unique and showcases something different.
This nativity scene is truly incredible. It is hard to imagine the amount of work that went into each piece!
We found a museum dedicated to the construction of the Panama Canal, the life and politics of the time, and the emergence of Panama as an independent country. We all found this very enlightening; we easily spent a few hours there.
After a visit to the market our feet were just about worn out!!
Time to call it a day and find food. The Korean BBQ seemed to fill the bill.
Another full day in the city with Mike and Heather.
Cheers
Ruth
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