The Panama Canal was conceived by the Spanish following the discovery of the isthmus (narrow land bridge) in the 16th century,  a sea level canal was started by the French in the 19th century and …

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I settle into Shelter Bay Marina ( http://www.shelterbaymarina.com/ ) , which is literally located in the jungle on the other side of the harbour from Colon in Panama.  Crocodiles are frequently sighted cruising through the …

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