The Panama Canal

Today, we are traveling through part of the Panama Canal. We are only going to Gatun Lake and dropping anchor for a few hours. Unfortunately, there is no swimming allowed. The decks are crowded, and the ship has opened the bow area to allow for better viewing.

It is hot and muggy today with overcast skies. Rain may be in the forecast today. I slept well as all nights on board. I check out the Canal before coffee even. A physical feat if I do say so myself!

I'm not going to cast any shade on the Panama Canal. It is a major feat of engineering. However, I live close to the Welland Canal in Ontario, so this one, while bigger and more globally important, is kind of the same. The surrounding jungle is impressive! There is mist coming up over the tree line and lush greenery as far as the eye can see.

We went through the locks to Gatun Lake. We tendered those who had excursions and just floated for a bit. There was a mix of commercial and pleasure ships going through. One busy place.

I have enjoyed the day on the pool deck. The water has heated up considerably since the start of the cruise. A nice warm bath now as opposed to a refreshing dip. We are heading back to Colon to pick up the other passengers, and then we will continue our to Costa Rica.

I had dinner with 'the gang' again. There were not as many since it was a late port. After dinner, I took on a comedy show with a gentleman named Jay Black
The theater is very nice, and it is a good after dinner wind down.
Just to add to the perfect day, I found out this evening that the last condition has been removed on the purchase of my new home. The day before I left, I had put in an offer for a condo. The closing date is February 27th, so I will have 6 weeks once I get back to pack up.Read more