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Panamá, Old And New
Written by Zhu on December 13, 2008 – 7:35 pm18 Comments | 3 Read this
View From Plaza De Francia
Panamá is a strange city, somewhat a bit schizophrenic. Half of it is old, half of it is new. Anything in between is either demolished or in construction.
Casco Viejo, the infamous old district is almost safe now. It has some new upscale restaurants and cafés, but it is still heavily patrolled by the policia. On the other hand, Via España (the banking district) is nice, although chaotic and busy. There are a lot of travellers from Venezuela and Colombia but not many gringos… at least we haven’t seen any. We are still adjusting to the heat and to the culture, but my Spanish isn’t too bad.
 Via España |
 Punta Pacifica |
 View From Casco Viejo |
 Plaza De La Independencia |
 Casco Viejo |
 Love Palm Trees In December… |
 Street Snacks In La Exposicíon |
 Kuna Woman Selling Crafts In Casco Viejo |
 City Buses |
 Construction, Contruction… |
I am doing my best with the pictures here, I know a couple look a bit distorted… but hey, when was the last time you worked with a Window 95 computer which looks like it is high on Valium?? Thank you so mucb for your comments and your wishes, I did read them all. I will reply and beg for your patience… I need time to master Spanish keyboards (love these ñ, dont you?) and to master anything in Central Anerica for that matters.
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Wow.…..Just by looking at photos I felt warm. Thanks!
I even felt good to see Sun.….……Its F Cold and raining here
Im Sorry dear but I am so Jealous of you 
So Soak up the Sun! Cheers!
Yeah I was the 1st to comment today!
I am totally with you that you will not be getting time to reply but we all understand your problem so Just enjoy!
I think any windows change sucks.….….I struggled for Vista sometimes back.….…..So I can imagine the reverse effect of it
Take care!
LOL Windows 95 on valium
I really love reading about your trip Zhu. I love everything travel related so keep those updates coming 
My husband and I are getting ready to go back to India, only for a couple of weeks though. So exciting 
What a beautiful city — a little Miami, a little Havana. I love your descriptions and thank you for the photos. Photographs say so much.
Schizophrenic! I think I’m going to like it there