Jacaranda Journey

Bill (skipper), Kris (son), Joann (admiral), Linda and Chuck

with tire fenders in place

Getting the lines ready

Our sleeping quarters in the salon

The beginning of the Canal transit on the Pacific side

Giant cranes load/offload the containers from freighters

The big arrow directing us into the lock

A freighter and Isla Morada in front of us

Historic boat owned by Al Capone; we rafted to it in the second Miraflores Lock

Guided by locomotive cars called "mules"

Locomotive cars that guide the Big Boys

Atop the Canal wall

Practice area to aim the monkey's fist lines

Stands atop the Canal wall

To the lines on the boat

Closing behind us

Gates opening

Centennial Bridge in the background

New Canal construction in the backgound

Nefty lassooing our big buoy

Swimming in the fresh water after finishing the first day

After taking us through the Pacific side, Nefty leaves us in Gatun Lake

Going through the Canal

Getting ready for the Gatun Locks

Critical for Line Handlers to adjust the lines

Happy Campers with a flawless transit

At the end of the trip, the fenders are offloaded and piled up, ready for the next boat.