Wednesday, April 18, 2012


On the Canal




Tuesday Rachel had to work all day so David took us all to see the Panama Canal. The canal building has wide eaves and a vent at the roof top for ventilation--a typical Panamanian building technique.




First you have to walk up a lot of steps to get a good view of the ships coming through. Kids didn't need much coaxing--it was kind of exciting.




Since the last time Toby and I were there, they've installed spectator seats (and a handy snack bar behind).




Our timing was excellent - there was a ship coming through!




Max, enjoying his snacks, gets an eagle's eye view of the crossing.




These cute little trains went down the slope on each side of the water to tie up to the incoming ship, then tugged it but mostly kept it straight in line. Little engines that could.




Sam explaining just how it all worked to attentive Max.




And there she goes. The Amarantha is free to sail on to the Atlantic!


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