Albrook airport, the domestic Panamanian airport is about 20 min cab ride ($5 dollars for two) from Sevilla Suites. Small airport for flights inside Panama and to Costa Rica. Luckily we got the largest plane (a Fokker) holds about 40 people (2×20 and no jukebox money). One hour flight to Bocas. Take off being in the back of the plane was a bit squirrely, the back end had lots of movement. The flight was rough in spots as we went up through the cloud cover and down into the cloud cover. Got an amazing view of the Panama Canal soon after we left Panama City. A few nice stomach falling sensation drops as we came through the cloud cover. We got a nice view of the Isla Colon as we approached.

Isla Colon

Casco Viejo was our destination in the morning prior to our departure for Bocas del Toro. The $4 dollar cab ride for 4 people took us about 15 minutes from our hotel. Narrow streets with what appeared to be a non-stop renovation of the area. The Old City is becoming new again. It appeared safe during the day with numerous police on foot , on motorcycle and in patrol cars. At night I’ve read safety might be a question. Narrow streets with 2 to 3 story buildings with balconies and at the tip of Casco Viejo is French Park memorial to the French builders of the canal. We meandered through the streets and found 


