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Lynda S. | profile | all galleries >> Panama Canal April 2012 >> Panama Canal Transit April 27, 2012 tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Panama Canal Transit April 27, 2012

Early in the morning, Jim woke me up so that I could watch us coming up to the Panama Canal - it wasn't as early as I had heard which I was happy about! It really is a feat by mankind, and the most amazing thing is the simplicity of it. We entered Gatun Locks at 7:05, transited through Gatun Lake and the canal, arriving at Pedro Miguel Locks at 12:28. During lunch we sat at the back of the main dining room, we had a great view while we were in the Miraflores Locks. At 4:00, we anchored in Balboa Bay, and while the ship bunkered fuel, we attended the Cruise Critic Wine Party, hosted by Patty and Dave in their suite. It was a lovely way to spend the afternoon!
Approaching the canal - there are two ships in the locks
Approaching the canal - there are two ships in the locks		 The pilot boat takes us to the entrance of the canal
The pilot boat takes us to the entrance of the canal		 This is the entrance to the original canal the French built
This is the entrance to the original canal the French built		 HAL's special treat for us today - Panama buns - they were delicious!
HAL's special treat for us today - Panama buns - they were delicious!
It was really crowded on the bow of the ship
It was really crowded on the bow of the ship		 We are just about to enter Gatun Locks on the right hand side
We are just about to enter Gatun Locks on the right hand side		 That's Gord hanging over the edge making sure the ship fits in the canal!
That's Gord hanging over the edge making sure the ship fits in the canal!		 We are in the lock and are being raised up - so simple & so effective!
We are in the lock and are being raised up - so simple & so effective!
The mules will guide us through the canal - they do not tow, they just guide
The mules will guide us through the canal - they do not tow, they just guide		 We have been raised to the level of the second lock now & are good to go into the next lock
We have been raised to the level of the second lock now & are good to go into the next lock		 Lynda, Spunky & Jim going thru the canal
Lynda, Spunky & Jim going thru the canal		 World Traveller Bear, Spunky, wanted this very patriotic picture of himself.
World Traveller Bear, Spunky, wanted this very patriotic picture of himself.
This is us going through the canal, this is from the canal's webcam
This is us going through the canal, this is from the canal's webcam		 Just on our way into the second lock
Just on our way into the second lock		 Looking back over our shoulder - another ship is coming into the lock beside us in the other lane
Looking back over our shoulder - another ship is coming into the lock beside us in the other lane		 We are now in the second lock
We are now in the second lock
Just passing through!
Just passing through!		 Bryan & Linda going thru the canal
Bryan & Linda going thru the canal		 The ship behind us in the next lane over is in the first lock & being raised
The ship behind us in the next lane over is in the first lock & being raised		 A look behind us as we go into the third lock
A look behind us as we go into the third lock
Gatun Northbound Rear Lighthouse, c. 1914
Gatun Northbound Rear Lighthouse, c. 1914		 We made it into the third lock!
We made it into the third lock!		 And out the other side into Gaton Lake!
And out the other side into Gaton Lake!		 Meanwhile up on the Lido deck, dancers from Panama were entertaining us
Meanwhile up on the Lido deck, dancers from Panama were entertaining us
Well, OK, some of us were shopping.....
Well, OK, some of us were shopping.....		 Lush countryside scenery
Lush countryside scenery		 Sailing through Gatun Lake
Sailing through Gatun Lake		 It's a jungle out there!
It's a jungle out there!
Pena Blanca Northbound Lighthouse, c 1914 (I believe I have this right)
Pena Blanca Northbound Lighthouse, c 1914 (I believe I have this right)		 Not sure what these people are doing, but thought it was a good picture to take
Not sure what these people are doing, but thought it was a good picture to take		 Passing by the Continental Divide
Passing by the Continental Divide		 Centennial Bridge,completed in 2004
Centennial Bridge,completed in 2004
Meanwhile, inside the ship, Bryan waits for Linda to finish shopping
Meanwhile, inside the ship, Bryan waits for Linda to finish shopping		 Lunch time decor!
Lunch time decor!		 The Panama Ice Cream Social on the Lido deck
The Panama Ice Cream Social on the Lido deck		 In the Pedro Miguel locks
In the Pedro Miguel locks
Major construction going on here
Major construction going on here		 Looking back while in the Pedro Miguel locks
Looking back while in the Pedro Miguel locks		 Almost through the lock and into Miraflores Lake
Almost through the lock and into Miraflores Lake		 This spillway releases excess water from Miraflores Lake
This spillway releases excess water from Miraflores Lake
Miraflores Lake, en route to the second set of locks
Miraflores Lake, en route to the second set of locks		 In Miraflores Lake, ahead you can see the Bridge of the Americas
In Miraflores Lake, ahead you can see the Bridge of the Americas		 We had lunch inside the Miraflores Locks!
We had lunch inside the Miraflores Locks!		 That's the side of the lock outside the window - cool!
That's the side of the lock outside the window - cool!
Going through Miraflores Locks
Going through Miraflores Locks		 This was too funny - so many people watching & taking pictures of us while we were busy taking pictures of the canal!
This was too funny - so many people watching & taking pictures of us while we were busy taking pictures of the canal!		 An old swing bridge that hasn't been used for awhile
An old swing bridge that hasn't been used for awhile		 The tree growing from it gave it away that it hasn't been used lately.
The tree growing from it gave it away that it hasn't been used lately.
The piolt boat
The piolt boat		 Just cruising by Panama City
Just cruising by Panama City		 Hmmmm. Strange architecture. This is the BioMuseo, designed by Frank Gehry of course.
Hmmmm. Strange architecture. This is the BioMuseo, designed by Frank Gehry of course.		 Panama City
Panama City
More of Panama City
More of Panama City		 Bunkering in Balbao Bay.
Bunkering in Balbao Bay.		 Patty, (not sure!) and Jim
Patty, (not sure!) and Jim		 Gene, Martin & Chris at Patty & Dave's wine party
Gene, Martin & Chris at Patty & Dave's wine party
Martin, Jack, (not sure) Jim, Gene & Chris
Martin, Jack, (not sure) Jim, Gene & Chris		 Al, Karen, Patty, Gene, Chris, Alison
Al, Karen, Patty, Gene, Chris, Alison		 Glen, Patty's neighbors & Jim
Glen, Patty's neighbors & Jim		 Karen & Pamela
Karen & Pamela
DebbyLynn, Gene & Patty
DebbyLynn, Gene & Patty		 Spunky finds a friend !
Spunky finds a friend !

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