Today did not start out well as our tour guide was not on the dock when we arrived. After quite some time and some adjustments we set off, but the day did not improve. Sadly, the tour did not turn out the way we had hoped, but we did see and do some things that were very interesting nonetheless.
Colourful buildings in the port area
We were supposed to take a ride in one of these to a native indian village up river, but this was the second disappointment – it did not turn up. Perhaps just as well.
An interesting item, readily available in local shops – the cashew nut and the fruit it grows from.
New lock gates awaiting installation in the new locks which are far from completion.
After arriving at the Gatun locks observation area, our guide explained some of the history of the development of the Canal.
Very up close and personal with the ships passing through the locks
We were able to walk across from one side of the lock to the other between ships.
A container waiting for entry to the locks. This picture was taken from on top of the dam wall which holds back the water in Gatun Lake.
From below the top of the dam wall, the same ship looks like it’s sitting on top of the grass
Vehicles are also able to cross from one side to the other. They are controlled by lights. A bridge is to be constructed as part of the new canal development to help with vehicular crossing.
Although it was an interesting day, we were glad to get back to the ship.
Leaving the safety of the harbour, the pilot boat was encountering some good swells. All in a day’s work.
Next stop Cartagena.
Colourful buildings in the port area
We were supposed to take a ride in one of these to a native indian village up river, but this was the second disappointment – it did not turn up. Perhaps just as well.
An interesting item, readily available in local shops – the cashew nut and the fruit it grows from.
New lock gates awaiting installation in the new locks which are far from completion.
After arriving at the Gatun locks observation area, our guide explained some of the history of the development of the Canal.
Very up close and personal with the ships passing through the locks
We were able to walk across from one side of the lock to the other between ships.
A container waiting for entry to the locks. This picture was taken from on top of the dam wall which holds back the water in Gatun Lake.
From below the top of the dam wall, the same ship looks like it’s sitting on top of the grass
Vehicles are also able to cross from one side to the other. They are controlled by lights. A bridge is to be constructed as part of the new canal development to help with vehicular crossing.
Although it was an interesting day, we were glad to get back to the ship.
Leaving the safety of the harbour, the pilot boat was encountering some good swells. All in a day’s work.
Next stop Cartagena.
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