The Panama Canal Jan. 13

Today started early as we had been informed that we would start the transition through the canal at 6:30 am when the pilot boat would meet us. I was curious to see the entire process so this is sunrise at the mouth of the canal. It isn’t real visible from the photo but there were about 20 large freighter in this harbor area.

 Steve joined me for coffee on the balcony during our early progress.

The Atlantic Bridge is in the background with Steve and then my picturesque photo with the rising sun behind the pillars

Our pilot tug to the first set of locks

One of the $2 million “mules” that assisted us through the locks.u

The process of moving into the locks was fascinating.

As we moved along the waterway through the canal we passed many other ships and freighter going the other way. 

Selfie of the day shows us in the next to the last lock with the gates in the background.

As I write this we are looking out at Panama City. A beautiful new looking city of skyscrapers. And then the dock area. Certainly big business.

The Bridge of the Americas is the final point in our journey south through the Panama Canal.

A great experience, an engineering marvel and a bucket list check off.