(^38) Panama City – Chepo – 73 Kilometres
The camera repairs would take 20 days and I was secretly happy as this allowed
heading into the Darien. Unfortunately, the unsurpassable jungle of the Panamanian
Darien Region had a reputation for danger (drug traffickers and Columbian rebels).
Still, my desire to explore was mainly due to the area being one of the most remote
places on Earth.
I was excited to get going, but Ernest dragged his heels, (big eye-roll) and the time
was 11 a.m. before we finally got underway. As a result, nearly the entire way was
built up, and it took almost 50 kilometres of cycling before the road spat us out in
the countryside.
On arrival in Chepo, we met Mr Singh, who ran the Pizza King. Chatting with him,
we learned he had lived in South Africa for almost five years. No sooner were the
panniers off-loaded than Mr Singh presented us with a pizza. He further insisted we
visit the shop for coffee and cake. That evening, an enjoyable time was spent
chatting about his life in our home country.
leana
(Leana)
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