Our time in Panama was polar, split between the preparations of our impending cross into South America and the enjoyment of city life in a country that offers many unanticipated lessons about our own. As we lifted into the air on our way to Colombia on Monday morning, sprawling green hills beneath us met the ocean within minutes offering a magnificent panorama of the natural beauty of Panama that we didn’t incorporate into our route this time, but which could obviously be someone’s sole reason for a trip. For now, we look back fondly on recent memories of a hectic month and forward to watching Panama’s continued growth in the coming years. Enjoy our slideshow of favorite photos from August in Panama City.