PANAMA CANAL, PANAMA--Monday, November 25, 2013 1311-162 everyone waiting for our ship to pass into the lock--more cars on the other side

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PANAMA CANAL, PANAMA--Monday, November 25, 2013

November 25th 2013
PANAMA CANAL AND COLON, PANAMA--Monday, November 25, 2013 Overcast and nice and cool. We were up early to watch the ship go through the first lock (Gatun) and then sail into and anchor in Gatun Lake. The four of us gathered after breakfast in the lounge until our tour was called, as we had to tender to the pier. The tender craft were lifeboats that held up to 120 or so people. ... read more

Central America Caribbean » Panama

With US backing, Panama seceded from Colombia in 1903 and promptly signed a treaty with the US allowing for the construction of a canal and US sovereignty over a strip of land on either side of the structure (the Panama Canal Zone). The Panama Canal ... ... read more

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