Torti
From El Caño in the west, to Torti in the eastern interior. This is a photo taken at a mediation session with campasinos and also with indigenous people. It was in the upper 90s and the dewpoint was near 100.
El Caño
The stone pillars are where the volunteers were tied as preparations were made for them to join the chieftain to journey into the afterlife. These pillars have been here a very long time, but now there is investigation.
Canal Entry–Pacific Side
The view of the city from near the entrance to the Canal… Trump has just built a new building here.
Gamboa BBQ
Gamboa is a small town about 20 miles into the interior where I may be taking up residence. It was a township built to house employees of the Panama Canal and is located on a bend of the Chagres River near Lake Gatun. A single lane bridge crosses the Chagres and is the only road […]
Si, my first day on the job
First day on the job at the Smithsonian. Meeting the staff and visiting possible sites for an event. We visited Panama Viejo: Old Panama…the site of the original Panama City built in the 1600’s…burned down after the infamous pirate, Henry Morgan, defeated the Spaniards and sacked the city…after which most of the city was burned […]
Travel day
Travel day began at MSP with friend Deb who has been a skycap there for many years. She and husband John have been all over Central and South America, so I heard some good Panama stories as we waited for the flight. Have a few photos, but am working from an iPad for now and […]
Panama Adventure Begins
The adventure begins on Wednesday when I board a Delta flight to Panama City. Should be a 12-hour day all tolled. Final details on accounts, health insurance, good-byes, etc. are happening. A bit of panic (“What have I done?”) and lots of excitement (archeological dig on Friday!).