Christie’s travelogue

From port to city uploaded on 29 June 2008

The northern end of the Port of Colon shopping area, looking onto the Colon. It's amazing how we try to create a world for outsiders. -- they have this neat, colorful shopping area, something tourists might expect from the Central American country, yet look what's right behind it. It reminds me of areas of Florida though... that same feeling of creating one world for outsiders when the reality is far more stark.

Sunset on the Caribbean Sea uploaded on 29 June 2008

Tankers pass our cruise ship as we leave Colon in Panama.

Colon City Harbor uploaded on 29 June 2008

This picture was taken in January at sunset. Notice how calm the harbor is compared to the sea.

The Port with the City behind it uploaded on 29 June 2008

North side of the port uploaded on 29 June 2008

Man with a Monkey uploaded on 29 June 2008

It was my first visit to another country, and it was exciting to see something so different. The man asked me if I wanted to take a picture of the monkey, and I thought, sure, what's the harm? I take a couple of shots, and the guy asked me for money for the monkey! Unfortunately I didn't have any smaller bills, so I had to go into one of the stores and make change. Word to the wise... be prepared to tip for pictures!

Sponge Docks boats uploaded on 28 June 2008

A trio of fishing boats anchored along the Tarpon Springs sponge docks on a cloudy day. They've already come back from their morning activities.

A Mayan Perspective uploaded on 27 June 2008

The ruins of Altun Ha, a Mayan city in Belize. Some 10 thousand people lived and traded in and around the city... but all that's left are these ancient buildings. The city is tough to reach without a tour guide. Choco, our tour guide, is of Mayan descent.