2 Week Winter Break 2017

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This winter break trip was special because we wanted to find out about all the Punjabi immigrants who came to Panama to work from 1905 onwards.  We were in the process of making a documentary about Baba Amar Singh Sandhwan. To find more information, I wrote to the Indian Embassy in Panama City, and they suggested that I talk to Rosseta Shahani.  We flew with Sunwing Air, direct flight to Tocumen Airport, Panama City and stayed at RIU Playa Blanca Resort for one week and the other week at RIU Plaza Hotel in Panama city.


We met Karanbir Dhaliwal and Sunny Virk, and decided to go to Colon Duty Free Zone and Panama Canal museum.  Jaswant Virk, arranged a meeting to meet Rosseta Shahani. Unfortunately, we didn't find any new information, but it was a good experience.

Christmas Lights in the City


Each December, the city government goes above and beyond to create a festive space in Panama City's parks and plazas with elaborate lighting for everyone to enjoy. 





Gamboa Rainforest Aerial Tram Tour


Our host Jaswant Virk drove us to Gamboa Resort. The tram took us up a mountain from the resort to the Canopy Tower. When we got off the tram, we climbed the tower looking at birds and butterflies and got above the lush tropical tress and saw the Panama Canal and the river that feeds into it.  The view was fantastic!! On our way back to the city, we also visited Hindu Temple. It's a very tranquil place with a beautiful view of the city.








                            Riu Playa Blanca Resort, Rio Hato


We stayed one week at Riu Playa Blanca Resort to celebrate the new year.







We enjoyed a relaxing holiday, met many new people, and visited many new places!!

Enjoy the Video


                                                                                        
                                                                                


   



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