Panama City

The Panama City tour was mainly of the Old City and then the Colonial City. Much of the Old City had been destroyed by the inhabitants to thwart an invasion by the pirate Henry Morgan. It was then relocated and rebuilt . What remains of the Old City is now protected as and archeological site. The new area is called the Colonial City and is still in use today. The Panamanian White House is located in the Colonial City. The Colonial City area is also undergoing a revitalization, saving the outside of buildings and remodeling the interiors for living, restaurants and business. We saw where Noriega used to live and party. It seams that his removal is appreciated, and credited for the economic growth of Panama.

We had a great lunch with coconut flan to die for. We then went to a high spot overlooking the city in the canal zone that had been controlled by the US. Great vistas with good pictures.