I did not know that getting to our next continent would be so difficult, Panama will test you. If ever there was a great big hole of a city, it has got to be Colon, Panama. Devin and I both agree that there are some really kind people here probably just waiting to hear the Gospel, but we have both never felt so hated and nervous as we have just walking down the street. It is soo dirty and rough. No one says Hola or Bueno and they won[t even look at you. We dang near got mugged after dinner the other night by a couple of street rats that were looking for trouble, but we got outta there with a huge adrenalin rush and a torn shirt and all is well. We will save the details of that story for another day maybe.
Finally found the part of Panama we have been looking for after about 400 miles and lots of frustrating riding. We camped last night right below the walls of an Old castle looking fort with huge rusted cannons and probably 10 foot walls. All was well as we pulled in well after dark and cut the lights and looked out across the bay to see a dozen or so sailboats anchored in the harbor. What a perfect campsite!! We set up cots under the stars and thought we were in for a peaceful sleep, until about 2 am a couple of evangelists climbed up on one of the walls and started sermonizing at the top of their lungs. I am not kidding......I would have thought it was a crazy dream if Devin had not heard the same thing. Then came the rain and they left for about 20 minutes til it stopped and then they carried on again. They finally quit after the Lord really showered on them and we got a little sleep under a good tarp I was glad Devin had packed along. The sun came up and the clouds parted and made for a good morning afterall. WHO PREACHES AT 2 AM on a castle wall to no one in particular- felt like Samuel the Lamanite in spanish.
Did some good snorkeling today along a really good reef with tons of fish and noo speargun. Adios till Columbia.
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