Side Tours
(random order)
volunteered Carolyn to try forming super
heated glass into a crystalline work of art.
It shattered on que.
(yikes, how many people have blown on that very same pipe?)
(random order)
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico:
While visiting a glass-blowing factory Lanevolunteered Carolyn to try forming super
heated glass into a crystalline work of art.
It shattered on que.
(yikes, how many people have blown on that very same pipe?)
Oranjestad, Aruba:
Costa Rica: (I do know how to spell it, pardon the misprint below. I'm too lazy to change it.)
Submarine ride & beach time
Costa Rica: (I do know how to spell it, pardon the misprint below. I'm too lazy to change it.)
LaPaz waterfalls, gardens, wildlife, hiking.
Acapulco, Mexico: (too wet to be photographed)
Shotover jetboat ride. A 40 minute thrill ride
surrounded by mangroves and complete 360
degree spins on the axis completely soaking
Carolyn sitting front row far right side while
Lane sat protected 2nd row far left behind the
driver (he felt jipped).
Back on ship to deck 13 for 2 rounds of
mini golf. We top off our day by climbing the
rock wall as the ship sails away into the sunset
...Carolyn's socks still wet from the jet boat sloshing!
surrounded by mangroves and complete 360
degree spins on the axis completely soaking
Carolyn sitting front row far right side while
Lane sat protected 2nd row far left behind the
driver (he felt jipped).
Back on ship to deck 13 for 2 rounds of
mini golf. We top off our day by climbing the
rock wall as the ship sails away into the sunset
...Carolyn's socks still wet from the jet boat sloshing!
THE MAIN EVENT
This night Lane is tied up with last minute business emails so we miss the Reflections Dining experience with our new friends but settle for the Windjammer Cafe' instead. The napoleans were worth it!
Tonight we sleep in the Gulf of Mexico!
Mom & Dad
Carolyn & Lane
Cruising the Panama Canal:
This day is a day for wearing sunscreen, hats and sunglasses. Oh, and drink plenty of water - recommend every 15 minutes. Air temperature will feel 10 degrees higher. We plan to see most of it outdoors at ship railings...just like everyone else. Shortly after we begin the captain points out the LDS Panama City Temple off the starboard side.
Canal facts:
-It opened in 1914
-20,000 people died during the construction, mostly from jungle related disease
-It takes approx 8 hours to transit the 50 mile canal from Panama City to Colon'
-Transit saves 20 days of sailing around tip of South America
-Surprisingly, crossing from Pacific to Atlantic is actually SE to NW
-Transit is through a series of locks, each with two lanes
-Lock length - 1000', (our ship is 965', a.k.a. "Panamax" vessel)
-Lock width - 110', (our ship is 106', a tight fit, see photo - taken looking down from upper deck)
-Tolls for our cruise ship to pass through - $40,000, based on weight
-In 1928 a gentleman paid 36 cents in tolls to swim the canal in 10 days
This day is a day for wearing sunscreen, hats and sunglasses. Oh, and drink plenty of water - recommend every 15 minutes. Air temperature will feel 10 degrees higher. We plan to see most of it outdoors at ship railings...just like everyone else. Shortly after we begin the captain points out the LDS Panama City Temple off the starboard side.
Canal facts:
-It opened in 1914
-20,000 people died during the construction, mostly from jungle related disease
-It takes approx 8 hours to transit the 50 mile canal from Panama City to Colon'
-Transit saves 20 days of sailing around tip of South America
-Surprisingly, crossing from Pacific to Atlantic is actually SE to NW
-Transit is through a series of locks, each with two lanes
-Lock length - 1000', (our ship is 965', a.k.a. "Panamax" vessel)
-Lock width - 110', (our ship is 106', a tight fit, see photo - taken looking down from upper deck)
-Tolls for our cruise ship to pass through - $40,000, based on weight
-In 1928 a gentleman paid 36 cents in tolls to swim the canal in 10 days
This night Lane is tied up with last minute business emails so we miss the Reflections Dining experience with our new friends but settle for the Windjammer Cafe' instead. The napoleans were worth it!
Tonight we sleep in the Gulf of Mexico!
Mom & Dad
Carolyn & Lane
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