Panama, Day 1

Finally got some free time, so thought I'd get some pictures from our recent trip to Panama up here. :-)

First of all, why did we go to Panama?

Well, one of the families I was catechizing moved to Panama in the middle of our catechesis. So I told them, finish up with me online and when you're done, I'll come down a confirm you in Panama. So I did!

So on Friday, January 13th, we flew down and arrived in the evening. So pretty much just went to our hotel and settled in. On Saturday, we got a tour guide to take us around Panama City - to the canal, some of the significant sections, and to the old city, Casco Viejo. After the tour guide left, we stayed in Casco Viejo and had lunch and explored a bit, after which we Ubered back to the hotel and spent the evening with the family we came to see. (You won't believe how cheap Uber is in Panama!)

So, a few pictures:

At the Panama Canal - notice the different water levels on both sides of the lock.

At the famous (and touristy!) Panama letters

With the family . . .

Rooftop pool at our hotel!

View of downtown Panama City from our rooftop pool!

Interesting mural on the side of a building in Casco Viejo. Click on the picture and see the look of Jesus' face.