United StatesTexasParker CountyIonaBrown Branch32°38’2” N 97°34’39” W June 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 22 °C
Mary and I look forward to each National Lloyds trip. This one with no exception. However when we booked our flights we were scheduled to leave at 7:30 a.m. which is not the best time but because weRead more
United StatesTexasTarrant CountyMinters ChapelDallas/Fort Worth International Airport32°53’47” N 97°2’22” W June 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
We arrived at DFW at 2:45 a.m. for a 5:00 a.m. Smooth sailing through security and a comfortable seat at the gate.
Then on our way to Miami.
United StatesFloridaMiami-DadeVirginia GardensMiami International Airport25°47’39” N 80°16’50” W
June 9, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
After a short layover at the Miami airport we were off to Panama.
Hopefully some rest can be had.
PanamaProvincia de PanamáSan Francisco de la Caleta8°58’31” N 79°30’25” W
June 9, 2016 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
5 hours after leaving the house we arrive in Panama.
The flight was most uneventful. Flying over the city you see upwards of thirty ships waiting their turn to enter the canal.
After clearingRead more
PanamaProvincia de PanamáPanamá DistrictParaísoCerro Nitro9°1’47” N 79°38’2” W
June 10, 2016 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Woke up at 4:45 am to catch a bus to the Pacific side of the canal. Boarded a wooden ship and waited an hour and half to join a cargo ship and a catamaran to begin our half canal trip.
VeryRead more
PanamaProvincia de PanamáSan Felipe8°57’12” N 79°32’8” W
June 10, 2016 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
Dinner was at Tantalo's. In the old part of Panama City where the streets are narrow and the feel is cozy. Tantalo's is a very nice restaurant with a rooftop bar were we ended the evening.
The groupRead more
PanamaProvincia de PanamáSabogaIsla Saboga8°37’34” N 79°4’7” W
June 11, 2016 in Panama ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
After breakfast we headed out on a ferry to Saboga Island for a day of sun and fun.
PanamaProvincia de PanamáSan Felipe8°57’9” N 79°32’5” W
PanamaProvincia de PanamáDistrito ArraijánMirafloresPanama Canal8°59’49” N 79°35’28” W June 12, 2016 in Panama ⋅ 🌙 27 °C
On Friday when we were informed of where dinner would be we thought that will be nice. What we weren't prepared for was how wonderful it would be.
We had dinner at the Miraflores Locks where we sawRead more
PanamaProvincia de PanamáNuevo BelénTocumen International Airport9°3’60” N 79°23’12” W June 13, 2016 in Panama ⋅ ☀️ 27 °C
After enjoying a few days with the National Lloyds people it was time to go home. We all have had a travel experience that was either strange, complicated, or long and adds to the adventure of theRead more
