Taboga Island, Panama

Today, I come home. After 3 weeks, I was ready to come home but now…I am sad. Visiting Panama was wonderful. The climate, the terrain, the people (Panamanians, Americans, Canadians), the ocean sounds, the beach walks, the numerous birds, the monkeys…I loved it all.

This last week was a quiet week. I ventured to Taboga Island, and island about 20 miles from the Panamanian coastline and accessible only by ferry. It has only 800 inhabitants and its history includes being the domicile of thousands of Spanish pirates. It is also where the oldest church in Latin America is located.

This week is Holy Week and I was told a half million Panamanians will be on the 4 lane PanAmerican Highway, going to visit family to celebrate Holy Week together or going to the beaches. The highway was a nightmare. It took 4 hours to get to the airport, 60 miles away.

I spent the night at a hotel near the airport. It is time to go now. Until next time, goodbye Panama.Read more