Ah, after weeks of nature, we are actually looking forward to some time in a city! We enter Panama city with rather high expectations . . . most of which were not met.
The highlights were:
- A free two hour walking tour of the historic neighbourhood (Casco Viejo) by a very friendly guide. This is part of an initiative to revive this part of the city which used to be run down, but is now being restored.
- A walk along the Calzada, the causeway that leads to the islands off the coast, offering great views of the skyline of the modern business district, and the Casco Viejo.
Eating something other than beans and rice; twice we go for sushi, good tepanyaki and tasty Lebanese. - A train ride with the Panama Rail from the Pacific to the Caribbean along the Panama Canal and through the rainforest.
- An excursion to the town of Portobello with a most friendly driver.
- Laundry of our full laundry bag for only USD 2.
Lowlights:
- Taxis who constantly try to overcharge.
- Credit card fraud (yes no idea how it happened but all kinds of fraudulent transactions appeared on our credit card statement).
- Buying a new pair of USD 100 waterproof sandals that fall apart after first exposure to water.
- Risking your life every time you try to cross a street.
Panama City 
Portobello
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