We have one day left in Panama before the final flights home. It’s been a great trip, but I’m not ready to be done yet.
The main stop today is the Biomuseo, which focuses on the natural history of Panama. This Frank Gehry designed structure opened in 2014 and while I find the architecture interesting, it felt a bit out of place given it’s surroundings.
Outside the Biomuseo there is a statue called Pillars of the Nation. The statue is intended to pay tribute to the contributions all Panamanians make to the success of the country.
Biomuseo 
Pillars of the Nation
The Biomuseo sits next to the Panama Canal, and if you look north along the canal you will see the Bridge of the Americas. This is one of a handful of bridges that connect the sections of Panama that are separated by the canal.
As a goodbye to Panama I am including some extra photos that did not make it into previous posts. We can’t leave Panama without dining on some fresh fish. In particular it is “necessary” to sample the local ceviche.
One of the more unique building architectures we came across is Revolution Tower which stands in the financial district of downtown Panama City. I am still curious what the inside looks like.
And, of course, I need to pick up a few gifts before we fly off.
The next morning we get up early to catch our ride to the Panama City airport and board our first flight of the day to Dulles. The flight and our trip through customs are uneventful, as is the flight back to Minneapolis. This is a notable change as my previous return from South America in the winter resulted in a multi-day delay in sunny Miami due to snow storms in Minneapolis. I’m not complaining, please note the word sunny.
As a fun exercise I attempted to generate some “stats” related to the trip. While on the trip we experienced:
6 Countries (Paraguay, Bolivia, Peru, Chile, Brazil, Argentina)
8 Unesco sites
18 Lodgings (Hotel, Airbnb, Hostel)
10 Airports
13 Flights
3 Rental Cars
1 Persnickety Van
1 Train
1 Cable Car
6 Gandolas
3 Hillside Cable Cars
5 Ferries
I can’t wait for the next adventure. Thanks. for coming along on the ride.
Signing off!
Will