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.
