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C. Cavallari 1967 Journal 82 Varied Pwd., Panama Oct 30 ALEC Real is has nothing. ADSA is a 2 engine plane (had an accident 3 days ago but no one hurt). TASA is an antiguo one engine but it has a jeep at ALEC Real which can take one to the river to catch a boat to Yaviza. The reason I stayed in Panama City for so long was that Fuller was getting his rabies shots & I didn't want to be in Yaviza alone. I understand that is being super cautious but... took TASA - this time only 6 in plane - it was much more comfortable. Landed at La Palma - farm town - amazingly little fishing - shrimp boats but not actually from La Palma - no hotel landing field long - capital to Navien Place Corps there - cleared land because there are many Chirigacos who farm Sarachine - landing field long & bumpy - moderate clearing - pop approx 500. no place corps, no missionary - no hotel (horses) Sambu - landing field bumpy - extensive clearing near town - many Indians river to Sambu navigable by shrimp boats - no hotel - Dick Scott is missionary who might be able to