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Then and Now

 So you already know my trip to Panama was a return. I spent many happy years down there as a kid and today Mom sent me pics to prove it. So crazy to see the exact same places I was just standing a little over a week ago. Really messing with my brain right now. Take a look.

Back in the day we went to see Panama Viejo. It hasn't changed all that much.



Me and my dad sitting on a ledge that I walked past last week without even realizing and yet now I can picture exactly where it was. 


Me and mom*
Then......


and now (35ish years later now)



I think this one blows me away the most. Seriously? Almost the exact same shot 35 years later?






So crazy. Life is funny that way. 

*Ok seriously? Who's idea was it to put me in long sleeves?? It was HOT people!
But wow we were cute! 


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Unknown said…
The train tacks freaked me out a bit too!!
March 9, 2013 at 2:22 PM
Monica said…
Hi! I was googling Panama canal zone images and your blog popped up. What years were you in Panama? I was there from 75 to 79
September 25, 2015 at 7:18 PM
michelle said…
Oh my gosh, you guys I feel like a jerk for not responding to your comments. Yes, My dad was a pilot at Howard and we were there from 74-78 I believe. Monica where did you live?
June 15, 2022 at 4:09 PM
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