Roads Less Traveled

That’s my first impression.  Panama City is a thoroughly cosmopolitan metropolis with all of the good (and bad) that conveys: potable water, new roads, uber-modern architecture, lightning fast Internet, lots of traffic, and more than its share crime and people in too much of a hurry, if not downright rude.  It’s easy to get around here, even if you don’t speak Spanish, there’s a plethora of American-style restaurants, hotels, and brand name stores, and there are LOTS of other Americans here, especially in the city center.  They even use American Samolians for cash.  Easy?  You bet.

Cheap?  Not so much.  Continue reading →