“I am ancient land of legend.
In my veins run golden rivers.
Gods and heroes tell my story.
I am Panama.”
(Unknown)
Without hesitating one iota, I would say that the Casco Viejo is the soul of Panama City. It’s where the country was born. It’s here where the Presidency of the Republic is located and where the official ceremonies of the nation are carried out. This is where the Metropolitan Cathedral displays its solemn structure. Casco Viejo and the Republic of Panama are one. When you walk through the narrow streets covered with red bricks, you can feel History resonating inside the walls of its old buildings. This is where “the walls come down and the soul comes into view.”
Below are several scenes of Casco Viejo shot from the Panama Bay, which reminds us of how it was then when our country was young, vigorous and full of hope for a better future. We’ve come a long way, but there’s still much to be done. Here we go.
Snapshot of the tip of the Casco Viejo in Panama City, Panama. One of the hottest tourist attractions in the country. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Snapshot of a picturesque view of Casco Viejo with a foundering old boat unattended, as if sunk and perished forever in the foreground, and the white Presidential Palace towards your right. Photo by ©Omar Upegui R.
Well, tonight it was my turn. Suddenly I remembered a place from my time in California: Mission Viejo! The old mission! My, my. I’ve learned a Spanish word!
The photos are wonderful. I took a sudden notion and messed with the middle one. It just seemed like it should be a vintage postcard – like this!
Morning Linda:
Your feminine touch was perfect. I saved it in my Photobucket account and will publish it shortly. Thank you. We could work together in the future now and then. You provide the words and I provide the pictures. Deal?
Misión Viejo; very Spanish indeed, Linda.
Regards,
Omar.-
Isn’t it amazing what the internet’s made possible? People all over the world are doing things together they never could have imagined twenty years ago. Well, at least most of them couldn’t have imagined it. Those who DID have a vision helped to create our internet!
Yes Linda, I love technology as you well know. I recently acquired a third generation iPad and a GPS to drive around the city. Still reading the manuals before I start playing with them.
Can’t help being a “nerdie”. Is that an English word?
Regards,
Omar.-