Today we checked into Panama. We have herd the fees to check in are different for each boat checking in and that it cost more to arrive by boat than by plane. Immigration is the problem. What used to be free is now as much as $100 per person. When I went to the port captain's office he told me I needed my passport stamped first so I went to do that. I was told the fees are $100 per person but today he could do it for $120, $100 for the boat and $10 each. I put up a small fuss as I think the charge is not fare. I told him I only was going to be in the country for 4 days before flying back to the states. He then told me he could do it for $100 if I agreed not to have a receipt. I smiled and offered $50. After some time we agreed on $70 for a service I think is free or at best $10 each. This is the 1st time we have felt something was up with government officials. O-well we are checked in now so we will be able to check out on Monday when we go to DC to visit family for a few days.

Life is good on Kokomo

Denny