Relaxing day. We spent the day walking the streets of the Historic District of Panama (Casco Antiguo). The original city was founded in 1519 and was the oldest continuously-occupied European settlement in the Pacific coast of the Americas. In 1673 the Old City was abandoned and moved to this current location in the wake of a devastating pirate attack in 1671.
There are several restored historic buildings to view along with many buildings currently undergoing restoration. It appears that most current building restoration is being carried out by private companies or individuals reflecting their economic value in the burgeoning tourist industry of the area.
I have not received any communications from Juanita today despite my several attempts to contact her. I will keep trying.
Late in the afternoon, after asking Ryan (in Calgary) to give her a call at home, I finally heard from her. She has been at the hospital emergency for most of the day due to a weak spell she took in the morning. Our neighbors took her to Emergency early in the morning.
In the evening, I was having some intermittent contact with her when it ceased around 8:00 p.m. A short time later, I received a message from Ryan saying that his mother (Juanita) was taken to hospital by ambulance after suffering the same weakness as she had earlier.
I contacted Delta Airlines and have arranged for a flight home tomorrow. I will be home by 8:00 p.m. I told Delta about what was happening and they bent over backwards to arrange my emergency flight home. They kept me on the phone for about 30 minutes while the girl worked through all the possible connections. I have nothing but good things to say about Delta.
There are several restored historic buildings to view along with many buildings currently undergoing restoration. It appears that most current building restoration is being carried out by private companies or individuals reflecting their economic value in the burgeoning tourist industry of the area.
I have not received any communications from Juanita today despite my several attempts to contact her. I will keep trying.
Late in the afternoon, after asking Ryan (in Calgary) to give her a call at home, I finally heard from her. She has been at the hospital emergency for most of the day due to a weak spell she took in the morning. Our neighbors took her to Emergency early in the morning.
In the evening, I was having some intermittent contact with her when it ceased around 8:00 p.m. A short time later, I received a message from Ryan saying that his mother (Juanita) was taken to hospital by ambulance after suffering the same weakness as she had earlier.
I contacted Delta Airlines and have arranged for a flight home tomorrow. I will be home by 8:00 p.m. I told Delta about what was happening and they bent over backwards to arrange my emergency flight home. They kept me on the phone for about 30 minutes while the girl worked through all the possible connections. I have nothing but good things to say about Delta.
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| Restored historic building |
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| Old City restored street |
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| Awaiting restoration |
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| Cathedral Metropolitan |
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