Streakerfreak
Jan-Kee
Ryan and Shawn have been great guests and its been a blast exploring Panama City and going out on the town with them.
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From NH to Argentina in a Defender 110 - Norte A Sur Aventura
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ExploringNH
Explorer
Today we visited the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal. We accidently wore matching shirts and were self conscious about it all day.
We saw a new Defender and talked to the owner for a while.
Yesterday we went to Barro Colorado Island which is run by the Smithsonian.
And I took a photo of a Hynudai.
We saw a new Defender and talked to the owner for a while.
Yesterday we went to Barro Colorado Island which is run by the Smithsonian.
And I took a photo of a Hynudai.
1leglance
2007 Expedition Trophy Champion, Overland Certifie
Sorry to hear about the mugging...
as an amputee I only use a cane when I travel to Latin America as it keep me out of the victim class and gives me a ready weapon if needed.
Knives are a tough call as you have to be ready to use them vs have them used on you.
A cane gives you instant access since you are walking with it, reach/distance and less worry about killing someone.
I hope the rest of your adventure is better.
as an amputee I only use a cane when I travel to Latin America as it keep me out of the victim class and gives me a ready weapon if needed.
Knives are a tough call as you have to be ready to use them vs have them used on you.
A cane gives you instant access since you are walking with it, reach/distance and less worry about killing someone.
I hope the rest of your adventure is better.
RMP&O
Expedition Leader
good story on the mugging event! Nice to hear you handled it well. I carry a variety of self defense items. Mace will put most large men down fast. A taser is also nice, you can get all kinds of them these days, ie ones that look like cell phones ect. My rule is, if they have a gun do not resist, otherwise I will put up a fight. Each situation is different though and a mob with weapons is something you run from!
Travel SAFE!
Travel SAFE!
ExploringNH
Explorer
Thanks for the advice. A cane seems like a very versatile tool to have.
I have strongly considered getting some mace. Without venturing too far down a volatile road I will say that I really like the idea of carrying a "less-than-lethal" option. I haven't looked at the prices but I know oc spray and tasers are widely available here. I will have to take a look at them next time I pass a place that has them.
I have strongly considered getting some mace. Without venturing too far down a volatile road I will say that I really like the idea of carrying a "less-than-lethal" option. I haven't looked at the prices but I know oc spray and tasers are widely available here. I will have to take a look at them next time I pass a place that has them.
You guys have done more exploring around Panama than most people...including us...I had never heard of the Barro Colorado Island.
I guess it helps to have personal guides
I guess it helps to have personal guides
ExploringNH
Explorer
We had a big dinner again a few nights ago.
I went to the beach this weekend.
And stayed at TogoPanama, a very nice bed and breakfast.
I went to the beach this weekend.
And stayed at TogoPanama, a very nice bed and breakfast.
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grahamfitter
Expedition Leader
Sounds like a great trip, broken gears and knives excluded. Hope the LR gets fixed pronto. Say hi to Phil for me!
ExploringNH
Explorer
We now have our transmission!!!!
I felt like we were trying to cross a border.
We saw another 110.
I felt like we were trying to cross a border.
We saw another 110.
ExploringNH
Explorer
Thanks for the comments everyone!
The transmission is finally in the truck and I drove it back to Panama Passage today! We are cleaning everything and letting the truck air out after it's month in storage. We are working out a plan for this weekend to put some quick miles on the truck. After that we will start to arrange shipping. :sombrero:
The transmission is finally in the truck and I drove it back to Panama Passage today! We are cleaning everything and letting the truck air out after it's month in storage. We are working out a plan for this weekend to put some quick miles on the truck. After that we will start to arrange shipping. :sombrero: