What's for Dinner, Thurs., Jan. 9, 2025

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5. Fish tacos

We're in Casco Viejo in Panama and the restaurant nearby is famous for their fish tacos. I'm told they're very different from Mexican tacos so I'm excited!

We went to the Visitors' Center of the Canal today and watched some ships transit one series of locks. Remarkable.

There was also an IMAX film that detailed the history of Panama, the construction of the canal, the expansion/addition of new and bigger locks and the mechanics of how the locks work. It was narrated by Morgan Freeman, of course.

Coincidentally, today is a national day of mourning in Panama to commemorate those who died in anti-American riots on this date in 1964. Those riots eventually led to President Jimmy Carter negotiating two treaties: One to turn the canal zone over to Panama by 1999 and the other to guarantee American military protection for the canal. President Carter was interviewed for the documentary and when he appeared on screen, many in the audience applauded! It was a humbling coincidence that this national day known as Martyrs' Day fell on the same day as the President's funeral.