(^76) The Spaniards feared Urraca so they avoided combat with his men. When Urraca
died in 1531, he was still a free man.
Several Guaymi still choose to live secluded lives away from modern society and
with few facilities.
San Felix – David – 84 Kilometres
The day was marred by blistering heat. Fortunately, there weren’t any hills, but the
road deteriorated, and the shoulder vanished altogether. The heat made riding
exhausting, and I was dead tired getting to David.
Parque Cervantes was surrounded by vendors selling anything from clothing to fruit
juices (mainly lottery tickets). Accommodation was a pricy affair, but I couldn’t care
less as I only wanted to shower and lay down. We stayed an additional day to do the
dreaded laundry.
David, Panama – Paso Canoas, Costa Rica – 55 Kilometres
Following a leisurely departure, we found the route levelled out, making it
comfortable riding, past plenty of fruit sellers en route to the Panama-Costa Rica
border. The border crossing was an uncomplicated affair, which simply required a
stamp in the passport.
Plenty of duty-free shops lined the road and after searching for bargains, none were
found. Being a typical border town, Paso Canoas was packed with trucks and buses,
dodgy-looking money changers and food vendors. Still, Ernest wanted to stay and
continue in the morning. He had his reasons.
leana
(Leana)
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