We finally escaped the clutches of Panama City yesterday. PC is a great place, the junction point of two large continents and a people who are just coming into their own. For many years they were the poorer section of Colombia. Then when the Americans built the canal they were basically slaves to the american system. But now that is over and they are showing the world that they can do it and in style. The city architecture is lively and vibrant.

It is also hard to leave a place with so much abundance. Fresh fruit, vegetables, many different Cosco like stores, marine supplies etc. make for a popular destination.

We will stay here for a day or two then start the big journey: 5,000 plus miles to Seattle. Yes, it is daunting but somehow we will learn to adapt to our sea life.