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The Panama Canal has been called many things \u2013 the Big Ditch, the \u201cCut\u201d\u2026all kinds of things.<\/p>\nThe Panama Canal has been called many things \u2013 the Big Ditch, the \u201cCut\u201d\u2026all kinds of things.<\/p>\n
Even after all these times through it, it\u2019s hard to really describe it. I wouldn\u2019t call it pretty; which is odd, because given that most of South America is so lush and green and full of life, you would expect it to be more jungle-like, but it\u2019s really quite flat and industrial. It is, after all, 100% man-made; replacing the land bridge that was here eons ago with a man-made division of concrete and metal.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also\u2026very slow. At first you are not even aware that you\u2019re moving down. There\u2019s no physical sensation, no dropping of the stomach or anything, just a slow glide downwards. It was easier to see the motion by looking at the catamaran in the lock across from us.
\nIt\u2019s also very very warm, and rather sticky, but that\u2019s to be expected in this part of the world.<\/p>\n
Usually when we make the transit it\u2019s exceptionally busy out on the bow, last cruise I was plied with questions and chatter and general conversation. This cruise? There\u2019s only a tiny handful even as we go through the last lock; which perhaps goes to show just how unusual this particular group of guests is (honestly, wall-people!). Which makes it very peaceful somehow.<\/p>\n
Peaceful, and\u2026patient. Something the world needs right now.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
The Panama Canal has been called many things \u2013 the Big Ditch, the \u201cCut\u201d\u2026all kinds of things. Even after all these times through it, it\u2019s hard to really describe it. I wouldn\u2019t call it pretty; which is odd, because given … Continue reading