Cruising through the Panama Canal today was wonderful…The Gatun Locks and the Pedro Miguel Lock only had one lane open. So we never saw anything else coming the other way. Miraflores Locks had both lanes open, but all was quiet on the other side. So other than a couple of ships in front of us, it seemed like we were all alone in the Canal.
Today we traveled 50 miles from Colon on the Atlantic side to Panama City on the Pacific Side. We traversed 3 locks rising 85 feet… went through the narrow canal and then down 85 feet with the other 3 locks and out into the Pacific Ocean – total trip took about 9 hours. It was really interesting and as long as you weren’t in the sun it wasn’t too hot.
In the Pedro Miguel Lock, Peter was able to touch the side of the wall. He was on Deck 5 on the Starboard side. Eileen and I were on the Port side and were about 2 feet away from touching the side of the wall. This particular lock – the drop is 31 feet, so you are actually below ground level for that one only. So Brian and Joan – try to see that lock from the lowest deck possible and maybe get a picture touching the wall. Lots of pelicans and frigate birds and we have pictures to prove it!
Oh Helen! Dinner tonight was Osso Bucco – I was thinking of you as I ate the wonderful meal and finished it off with a strawberry Napolean! Mmmmmm. This ship also makes awesome lattes – but they sure don’t taste the same without you! Actually they brought me some birthday cake too! So happy birthday to me and to you also Joan Mills – bet you wish you were here!
Now we have 2 at sea days to relax before our snorkel adventure in Huatulco, Mexico. We will try and rest up.
Today we traveled 50 miles from Colon on the Atlantic side to Panama City on the Pacific Side. We traversed 3 locks rising 85 feet… went through the narrow canal and then down 85 feet with the other 3 locks and out into the Pacific Ocean – total trip took about 9 hours. It was really interesting and as long as you weren’t in the sun it wasn’t too hot.
In the Pedro Miguel Lock, Peter was able to touch the side of the wall. He was on Deck 5 on the Starboard side. Eileen and I were on the Port side and were about 2 feet away from touching the side of the wall. This particular lock – the drop is 31 feet, so you are actually below ground level for that one only. So Brian and Joan – try to see that lock from the lowest deck possible and maybe get a picture touching the wall. Lots of pelicans and frigate birds and we have pictures to prove it!
Oh Helen! Dinner tonight was Osso Bucco – I was thinking of you as I ate the wonderful meal and finished it off with a strawberry Napolean! Mmmmmm. This ship also makes awesome lattes – but they sure don’t taste the same without you! Actually they brought me some birthday cake too! So happy birthday to me and to you also Joan Mills – bet you wish you were here!Now we have 2 at sea days to relax before our snorkel adventure in Huatulco, Mexico. We will try and rest up.
5 comments:
Thanks for the tips April! Happy Birthday! I had a lunch with mom today and she was well but had a nosebleed as I left. I will add a note after I chat with her tonight.
We will definitely try and get a shot of us touching the wall but with my luck, I would get it while swimming! We are packing as we speak and have a night to make sure the Canucks are on to the next round - our fingers are crossed! Then it will be Joan to bed while I stand watch until the early morn and the arrival of the transport!
Big hugs and thank you for the neat notes. When I showed them to mom today she was absolutely tickled that she could enlarge the pictures and see some real detail. Neat job you both are doing.
See you back in BC! More tonight
Looks like you had a great Birthday!! Enjoy your days at Sea!! Treat yourself to a birthday facial tomorrow!!!
Enjoy!
Happy Birthday, April!!! The cake looked scrumptious!!! Bet this voyage is the best birthday gift ever!!! Love, Andrea
PS I got your card today! Thanks!!!
Hi again, all is well with Mom! She says we are to enjoy our adventures so go to it and we will follow!
Thanks again!
Thinking of you on your birthday and letting you know that your special day is shared by another little girl named Julia! She has 4 legs, red hair and a cute dished in nose! Yeah!! Dolly delivered her first foal in record time of 15 mins. Tim was at a show so Rae had him on the phone while she was aiding the delivery and they cried together. Her registered name is CP Pretty Woman, hence "Julia". Will send photos when you are home!
I am so very glad your trip is every bit as neat as Alaska was. The canal sounds exciting and very interesting! (Didn't think I'd ever see Peter in a pair of shorts!)
Love to all of you!! the Cuz
Post a Comment