In our last full day in Panama City, the group headed off to see the Panama Canal and the Miraflores Locks. We took cabs over and once we got in we met a really friendly security guide/host who apparently knew someone from Virginia and started announcing us as the group from Virginia over and over again. He was very friendly and showed us where we could get the best view of a freight ship coming through the locks. After that rapid and exciting process (please understand the sarcasm here) we went in and watched a rocking video of the canal.
In all seriousness, the engineering involved in just the transport process of each barge is very interesting - we took bets on which of the two barges we saw would get through first (John D. lost) and at how the mechanism worked (John D. won). Jordan was particularly attached to the boat from Italy. The canal authority is planning a massive expansion, adding locks to both sides to boost the amount and kinds of ships that can pass through.
After touring the canal, we drove into the Metropolitan Park for a little slice of rainforest. Jordan explored his wild side as the group shuddered and moved away from him and we got a great lookout from the peak at Panama City.
Now we're off to dinner at a highly regarded Mexican restaurant. Quesadillas anyone?
Sorry no photos today, the internet is being a little chippy. We're off to Breeze's resort tomorrow morning.
Check back soon!
-Simon
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