Tuesday 26 January 2010

Panama Canal




After leaving the pretty port of Oranjestad in Aruba we set sail for the Panama Canal.
We woke early, as we entered the first locks at around 7:00am, and we didn't want to miss anything.
Also scheduled for that time was P&O's Oriana, so Arcadia (our ship) and the Oriana did the first set of locks side by side. It took about 8 hours to reach the Pacific Ocean. A fascinating day, and one we will always remember.

2 comments:

  1. Wow, I can't believe how narrow those channels are on the canal. It looks very interesting, maybe that's one I can convince Mark to do in the future? The snow I ordered for Lynzie Mac's visit has arrived today, just in time. Loving the blog, keep the posts coming. xx

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  2. Great pictures of your 'tight-squeeze' thru the Panama...........I'll come with you Helen if Mark can't make it??????.....couldn't find the 'knitted one' anywhere, must be in the buffet!!!!! x

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