We’re at the gate waiting for our flight, and heard a message for buying a tourist card.

Apparently, all non-residents have to pony up a Lincoln to enter the country. And with a tamper-proof holographic state seal, this is not some bootleg fake.

¡Mas de Panama!

Andrea has been lusting after a digital SLR for a few months now. Since she shoots with Canon equipment, we stepped up and bought a Canon 20D.

It’s an 8.2 megapixel unit that is compatible with all her existing lenses, and should make documenting the Panamanian excursion more interesting.

I just hope I’ll get to use it once in a while!

Friday night we leave town to check out the Central American country best known for a large canal, a crazy dictator, and this relic from the 80s.

As always, I’ll be looking for beers in between the cultural and natural beauty. I’m not counting on too many brewpub visits, but I’ll let you know what I find!

After a handful of security screenings, and a minor inquisition upon check-in, I’ve finally made it to my gate. And judging from the huge throng of people in the waiting area, this is bound to be a full flight.

Auf widerschauen von Frankfurt!

We survived the long night of *bad* karaoke and 5 Euro lagers. We even managed to stay hydrated enough to avoid any hangovers. But as much fun as it has been, we have to break up the band today.

Matt is heading out to Luxembourg this morning, to see his friend from work. He’ll be traveling by train, through the corner of France before getting to the Grand Duchy.

As for me, I am going to the airport for my flight home. We’ll see what the airport beer scene looks like when we get there.

We had a great time, and did some long-needed catching up — it’s just funny that it happened in Germany.