Comments(0) The Panama Canal, The Casco Viejo, and Panama Viejo are not the only tourist attractions on the isthmus. Panama also attracts large numbers of adventurers seeking excitement surfing, or experiencing the jungle up close and personal on an eco-tour. Those who are on a shoestring budget or want to rough it will bring their own gear and campout. These are all great ways to explore Panama.
Jungle trail
Comments(0) For those that live in the Tropics, it’s not always a paradise. Even the Garden of Eden had a snake problem. There are certainly many advantages when it comes to being able to grow a wide variety of fruit and vegetables on a small parcel of land. But it often comes with hardship. A friend of mine recently lost 15 chickens and two turkeys to snakes, and his brother was attacked by African bees, a very aggressive and sometimes deadly insect. And then there are the daily annoyances of no water, or no power–or both. Even though the obstacles are many, rural Panamanians thrive and are quick to flash a smile. Below are a few more pictures of life in the interior.
This is a chicken roost, a small platform of poles tied to trees about four feet off the ground. Each evening about a half-hour before dusk, the roosters and hens begin their slow climb up the angled poles to the roost. If the sun sets before they make it to the top, or are still in the yard, they’ll stop where they’re at and remain motionless and quiet until dawn.
Comments(0) Everyone has a green thumb in Panama. If you shove a stick in the ground, chances are it will grow. For those that live in a town and have a small piece of land, you’ll probably see a few plantain trees, coconut trees, and maybe even some yucca plants in their backyard, to name a few. Large mango trees are also fairly common and provide shade during the hot afternoons. For those that live in a rural environment, they literally can grow everything they need to live on within a 100 meter radius of their home. Below are a few pictures of some of the things you might see.
Vaca / cow skull in an orange tree
Comments(0) When traveling on the Interamericana Highway to the interior of Panama, there are several roadhouse restaurants that offer just about anything you want–from ceviche to steak. But there are also the roadside stands. If you’re traveling to the beach or any place that doesn’t have refrigeration, you might want to consider some type of smoked meat or fish. Smoked Pacific sierra, as seen in the pictures below, is a good option. Each fish costs about $2.50.
