Departure Day
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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 weLeggi altro
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 weLeggi altro
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.
After a short layover at the Miami airport we were off to Panama.
Hopefully some rest can be had.
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 clearingLeggi altro
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.
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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 groupLeggi altro
After breakfast we headed out on a ferry to Saboga Island for a day of sun and fun.
Today we visited the historical Panama City. This is also known as the second city. We visited three cathedrals and two convents and walked through the old part of Panama City where the wealth livedLeggi altro
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 sawLeggi altro
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 theLeggi altro