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C. Cavelen
1967
Journal
74
Yaviza, Darien, Rep de Panama
Oct 8th Went to El Real today - check results of
test test. told that no injections were
necessary for Pete. Heavy rain on the
way home - cold. Rain light mostly
the evening.
Oct. 9 Sick during the night again - Chills,
then for signs. Felt relieved in the
morning. Took ADSA ($10.50) to Panama
City. I recommend flying from El Real
dot Yaviza. Taking off from Yaviza
is quite an experience AND the airfield
has been condemned several times.
As a matter of fact I recommend taking a boat.
If it weren't for such careful examination &
medicines etc on the boat I would have
taken it. We flew through clouds, rain,
and the pilot was not in communication
with anyone. No problem at Paitilla
airport. My friends Lt & Mrs. William
D Sherman and Mad Lt. F. Larego Purcell
of the National Guard met me so no
one checked my bags. Lt. Purcell also
sent me a 12 gauge shot gun, a 22 and
some shells - most of which I received.
He put them through the Guardia which
as I shall we say on the up & up. I
am staying in the zone with Billy Ellen.