Tag Archives: Panama Canal

The Panama Chronicles: Episode 3 — Panama City (x4)

Posted on December 10, 2012 by mlgray

A Panamanian Vacation Yes indeed, there are four Panama Cities.  Henry Morgan sacked the first in 1671. A monk wandered off and founded the second (never knowing that centuries later it would become a hippie/backpacker’s haven).  The United States ensured … Continue reading →

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The Panama Chronicles: Episode 2 — The Canal

Posted on December 2, 2012 by mlgray

A Panamanian Vacation A cargo ship carrying 5000 containers packed full of, well, just about anything and everything you could possibly imagine, eases into the first Miraflores lock.  From our vantage point outside of the Canal Museum, sitting on bleachers … Continue reading →

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The Panama Chronicles: Episode 1 – Arriving

Posted on November 25, 2012 by mlgray

A Panamanian Vacation The plane touches down on what’s technically considered South America, and I immediately feel the time warp that flying causes.  We left Denver with snow on the ground and 16 degree (F) temperatures. Panama’s tropical air soothes … Continue reading →

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