Panama Viejo

Currently taking a break from Duolingo to write this blog— this trip has re-inspired me to learn Spanish! Six painful and fruitless years of French in middle and high school taught me very little French, but somehow the conjugations have been helpful for my Spanish abilities! Ah, the beauty of Romance languages.

Another awesome day in the books. Today was day three at Spay Panama, and it was our lightest work day so far. Not very many animals came in, so we had extra time to devote to the ones who were there— including Otis and his brother!

After Spay Panama, we headed to Panama Viejo, the site of the original Panama City, which was burned to the ground by pirates and then abandoned. I love history, so seeing these ruins and learning about the early settlements of Panama was particularly exciting for me. Doesn’t hurt, of course, that these ruins are so beautiful!

Tomorrow is our last full day in Panama, and I’m not ready for our trip to be over yet! :( We plan to hike to the top of Ancon hill tomorrow afternoon— fingers crossed we see a toucan!!!!

Buenas noches!
-Cait