On our last day in Panama City before heading back to Pedasi, we actually got to visit the ruins of Old Panama City. Panama Viejo was the original Panama City until it was destroyed in 1671. Those pesky pirates!! We took the shuttle to the main exhibit, although there is lots to see throughout. ThereContinue reading “Panama Viejo and more”
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Casco Viejo in Panama City
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,Continue reading “Casco Viejo in Panama City”
Love being a tourist in Panama
Daryl and I have been in Panama for a month already. We have really not done anything touristy. Thankfully that changed when Heather and Mike arrived. With all of the protests and roads closures that have been happening, it seemed the safest way to get to the city was during the middle of the night.Continue reading “Love being a tourist in Panama”
And life goes on, November 2023
During the entire four weeks we have been in Panama there have been road closures and protests throughout the country. It has had minimal impact on our day to day living, except we have not taken any road trips off the peninsula. It is still rainy season and this makes beach walks on a cloudyContinue reading “And life goes on, November 2023”
Panama protests
A lot of people have been asking what the protests and road closures currently happening in Panama are about. My understanding is: A Canadian copper mining company, First Quantum, has been operating in Panama for a few years now. Recently their contract was renegotiated and expanded. It seems several groups of Panamanian are not okContinue reading “Panama protests”
And still there are protests
Hard to believe we have been in Panama for over two weeks. The protests and road blocks started the day after we arrived and continues. For us it means no trips further afield. Why take a chance of getting stuck in a road block when we have everything we need right here in this littleContinue reading “And still there are protests”
Another First
We arrived in Panama City on a Sunday evening, hearing reports there was going to be country wide protests starting the next day. After a quick dinner at the hotel dining room we went to bed. The alarm clock had gone off at 3 AM in Calgary so it had been a very long day.Continue reading “Another First”
Bell Island
On a cold grey rainy day, our last full day in St. John’s, we went to Bell Island. It was just a 20 minute drive from St. John’s to the ferry. A 20 minute ferry ride and we were across ‘the tickle’. Our first stop was a tour of the old iron ore mine. ItContinue reading “Bell Island”
Petty Harbour and Witless Bay
Petty Harbour is just a short drive from St. John’s. When we started out mid morning, it was cold and raining (socks and sandals kind of weather). I read an article that stated this community goes back to the 1700s and is one of the most photographed village in Newfoundland. We visited a mini aquarium.Continue reading “Petty Harbour and Witless Bay”
Big Falls
As a child, I remember camping at Big Falls and my dad would go salmon fishing. As Daryl and I were driving on the highway, we found the park on maps and would be passing close by. What an opportunity to see if my memories were correct. The park is actually called Sir Richard SquiresContinue reading “Big Falls”
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