Touring Panama City
Panoramic view towards the Miraflores locks on the Panama Canal
Julie joins David in Panama City
Those of you who have been following our blog will notice some new additions today. We’ve added two new categories: Friends Point of View and Julie’s Blog. The Point of View category copies others’ blogs where they have commented on our trip and, of course, Julie’s Blog refers to me.
Puncture after 10k on new Schwalbe Marathon tire.
Pretty dead slug
If a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step, what does a journey of 24,000 miles begin with? – my first blog entry?
After much anticipation, many heartfelt good byes and pulling an all nighter to finish dotting those i’s, my flight to Panama City was very uneventful. The first event of note was embracing a smiling, bearded, skinny David. Ah, perhaps that is the beginning of my journey.
Panama City was different than what I had imagined. Skyscrapers, bustling traffic, a newly constructed waterfront with $300,000 condo’s signs and a new bike path, are some of the sites. We also visited Noriega’s bombed officer’s club, the canal area, and climbed the high point of the city to see the panoramic canal stretched to the interior. David had a nail puncture through both sides of his inner tube in his new puncture proof Schwalbe tires I brought him. I enjoyed people watching while he fixed his tire.
Panama City skyline from Cerro Ancon overlook
June 27th, 2009 at 13:25
Hi Julie! Congrats on starting your new adventure. I’ve so enjoyed reading David’s perspective on his traveling–was wondering when you would be joining him! Looking forward to hearing about your travels and fun together! Good luck! Your Cousin, Jennifer (BTW, I’m finally going to read Lantern in Her Hand This Summer–I’ll keep you posted.)
June 27th, 2009 at 18:14
Hey, you made it to your starting point. Congratulations and best of luck as you continue.
June 27th, 2009 at 18:25
Yea, Julie! I’m so glad you arrived safe and sound! We will miss you so much at Murray next year, but I am so excited to keep up with all of your adventures here!! Write often and have a FANTASTIC time!! =) Abby
June 27th, 2009 at 19:18
Yeah, Julie! I’m so excited that you are finally ready to begin your adventure. As Abby said, we will miss you but it will be very exciting to feel connected through your blog. Keep writing! -Patrice
July 1st, 2009 at 16:28
Hi Julie and David!
I am very excited and thrilled for both of you. Thank you for having this way to know what you are doing. Amazing! Hooray for everything going as planned so far–flat tires and all!
Sending lots of love,
Kim and Lily
July 8th, 2009 at 17:45
Hi Julie! I am so glad you are successfully on your way! The posted pictures are beautiful, and I will look forward to following your journey. Stay safe and enjoy this incredible adventure! Margie