Panama City
We were up at 10 am and went for breakfast (omelet) at Casa Sucre coffeehouse that was included with the room.
We searched for an ATM. When we found one it was not working with our cards. At the shop, we bought some water and Six Pack 4.42 $. After the shower, it was time for late checkout. With a taxi, we went to Albrook bus station, 6 $. We tried to leave big packs at the hotel in the mall, but without luck. So we had to leave them at the bus station, 5 $ per bag. So we walked around the mall. Local guy joined us – Tony. With the bus we went to Miraflores – you need a card with credit, 0.35 $ per person.
The ticket for canal locks at Miraflores was 15 $. Tony tried to arrange it for free. For me, the whole experience of the canal was nothing special. I see greatness in the canal itself, but Miraflores is too crowded. Went nearby and saw some crocodiles.
With uber 3 $ to restaurant 77$ tip included.
Fish was deep-fried, calamari also; few beers.
Uber back 4 $ to Albrook station. While waiting spent on toilet 0.25 $, water and chips 5 $. The night bus to Boca del Toro (Almirante) was at 19:30 for 10 hours. We paid 102 $ for 3 people with boat transfer included. We had to show a passport. To board the bus, you need to pass the gate, where you need again the same card as for the bus. It was a problem for us, tourists. So one tourist bought it for all. On the bus, leg space was a problem. I had to argue with a girl in front. We stopped once for half an hour to eat. After that, I fell asleep.
