Panama

Cruise through the Panama Canal
Cruising Through the Panama Canal
In 2009, five couples and my husband and I cruised through the Panama Canal. It was one of the couples thirtieth anniversary, so we came along for the fun! We studied all the various routes and cruises we could take and came up with this cruise. We flew in one day early and stayed in Fort Lauderdale so we wouldn't miss our debarkation. We took a river taxi to a restaurant and the taxi driver acted as our tour guide. We were able to see all the huge homes on the river and the celebrities who ...

"Lost Paradise" The Canal Zone in Panama
My Childhood Home Is Extinct,Panama Canal Zone, A Lost Paradise
My childhood home doesn't exist anymore, it's extinct. A lost paradise, a beautiful, unforgettable memory of long ago. I am a Zonian. I grew up in the Canal Zone in Panama. A 10 mile x 50 mile American territory surrounding the Panama Canal. Why is it extinct? A treaty was signed handing control of the canal to Panama. This lens though is not about politics, it's about memories. I'm writing this lens for all you former Zonians to remember and celebrate what a wonderful time we had living i...

Top 10 Reasons To Retire In Panama
Retire in Panama, It's The Place To Be
Panama is one of the most beautiful, enchanting places on the face of the earth and I should know, I grew up there. I and many other Americans call it our "lost paradise". If you could think of a country where you have beautiful beaches, great all year climate, lush rainforests, cool mountain retreats, cheaper cost of living backed by the U.S. dollar where English is widely spoken, you have come up with Panama. Panama is now one of the top spots for retirees from around the world. To retire...

Panama Canal cruising
Panama Canal Transit - south to north sailing
When I sailed through the Panama Canal from the Pacific Ocean to the Atalntic, it was on a voyage from Santaigo in, Chile, South America to Boston, USA on the cruise ship, Norwegian Dream. As I had written a book set on the Leeds/Liverpool canal, I really wanted to experience a mega-canal. It was a fantastic experience. Here are a few of my photos.