We got through, no problem.
As we saw the entrance to the airport, a large number of soldiers and police were screening the cars being allowed into the airport. There was no problem getting in, just some delays.
On the highway just before the airport, about 100 cars loaded with local Panamanians were parked watching the airport grounds.
Why?
I don't know. Probably Saturday night entertainment.
The airport was even more crowded Saturday evening than Friday. A line snaked out the door and down the parking lot for about a block. These are the tourist stranded and looking for one of the free flights. Good luck...it seemed to be hopeless.
Soldiers were at the doors prohibiting anyone from entering unless you had a ticket. So we waited outside.
Our son's flight was only 30 minutes late so everything worked for us.
Much of the information I wrote in yesterday's blog turns out to be inaccurate. The newspapers are having trouble getting the stories right. Understandably.
The Indians are still in control. No progress yet.
The general consensus is that there will be violence tomorrow with the soldiers and police breaking up the blockades.
We will see.
2 comments:
Wow. big action in Panama. really appreciate that You are keeping us posted, Tom. All countries need to learn from each other in this regard. just got home from India, and am doing fine - a bit jet lagged, still, and just realized that was why I was so goofy this morning. Always good and interesting to read your blogs - speaking for all of us who read them - Thank You!! Darshan
Welcome home, Darshan.
We thought the Indian disruptions would last a couple of days like all the previous demonstrations. This one is a long one. I just read that 85% of the Panamanians support the Indian cause...absolutely amazing! We have big vandalism like burning down the fire houses and police stations...although almost no violence against people...and peaceful parades in the street for support. Tomorrow is a "National Day of Escalation" (translation is probably poor) where all us gringos will stay home.
We are prohibited from participating in demonstrations by the government.
Thanks for your kind words about the blog, love you, Tom
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