COUNTRIES

Financial district of Panama City. There are over 80 banks there

There are 127 tall buildings in Panama City

The Causeway protecting Panama Canal. Until 1.1.2000 USA controlled both the Causeway and the Canal

Panama City

Preparing for the Carnival

Miraflores Locks. Towed ship is waiting for the lock to open

Lock is open, water level has risen

2 locks closed behind the ship, one more ahead

Average cost of passage is $54.000

Panama Canal

Road to San Blas Islands. The bridge was destroyed in a flood

When my jeep crossed, water got inside

My bag was strapped onto the roof

Later we got into a boat

We continue to one of the islands, Carti. San Blas consists of 365 islands

Our cayuco had an engine, but most Kuna Indians have to row

Arriving in Carti. Toilets are situated above water