Author: Sarah Hackman
Last day in Panama. 
I walked around Casco Viejo this morning, more celebrations in the plazas with music, dancing, and Kuna and other vendors. I went to the Mercado de Mariscos again, had a cup of the lobster ceviche this time, delicious! I decided to go to the Calzada, the causeway, today. The Calzada is a 2km palm tree lined walkway at the Pacific entrance to the Panama Canal. Many Panamanians and visitors come here to walk, run or rent a bike for an early morning exercise. 
The Causeway has views of the city skyline above the harbor, including Cerron Ancon and Casco Viejo. After walking the Causeway I went to the Centro de Exhibiciones Marinas where there was a small aquarium, beautiful views of several islands in the Pacific and a small nature trail with iguanas and other animals. It was another hot day in Panama and although I really enjoyed my travels, I am excited to get back to the cool, central highland town of San Ramon. I packed my things, 
checked out of the hostel and made my way to the bus station ready for a long ride back to Costa Rica. The hostel had a sign
hanging above its main staircase with a quote from T. S. Elliot which read, “We shall not cease from exploration, and the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started and know the place for the first time.” This is true of San Ramon and I believe as I continue to travel I will always think of Costa Rica as a home away from home.
A few suggestion for future travelers of Panama city:
Stay in Casco Viejo and soak up its old world charm
Indulge in Granclement’s ice cream/gelato
See the canal and learn about its history
Take a walk or bike ride along the Causeway
Enjoy fresh ceviche from the Mercado de Mariscos
Experience the beautiful wild life of Soberania National Park
Relax in the beautiful Kuna Islands of San Blas
