A scene across the walls of the old fort, to the local neighbors of modern Portobelo. I couldn't resist the juxtaposition of the flock of vultures standing on the walls, looking over at the 'new' buildings, appearing to be waiting for a feast. I wonder if they are direct descendants of the vultures who got fed regularly by the occupying Spaniards, or marauding English during the many years of plundering?

The 'new' housing reflects, especially when considering the state of Panama City, on the difference that appears to be cultural between the Caribbean and Pacific sides of the Isthmus of Panama. It appeared to me that the Atlantic side was more laid-back and 'manana'-oriented than the Pacific.