- Rode down the Panama Canal
---The title of this post comes from our adventures on the Canal. The groom's family chartered a boat down the Canal along with a bilingual tour guide who had THE most annoying voice EVER. He talked like Paul Harvey - slow, precise, and with every syllable annunciated. He also became a bit redundant. We learned lots of things about PVC pipe, dynamite, the world's largest shipping company in the world (Cosco), and lights that flash green-now white-now green-now white. By the end, we were all pretty amused by his assinine lectures. You can imagine how hard I laughed when he started reciting websites. Double-u, double-u, double-u, dot, boring man, dot, com. So funny!
Here are some pictures from our trip down the Canal:
Me and my mom with the skyline of Panama City behind us
The first set of lock gates begin to close. The Panama Canal connects the Atlantic and Pacific oceans, and because of the tides, the Atlantic ocean is about 60 feet higher (maybe more, can't remember). Therefore, the Canal is made up of a set of locks that act like giant bathtubs. The boat enters the first set of locks where gates close us in and fresh water from a man-made lake is pumped in to the lock, raising us up about 30 feet each lock. Then the front gate opens, allowing us to proceed to the next set of locks where the process is repeated - SOO amazing! 
The gates have closed, the water has been pumped into the lock and we've been raised almost 30 feet! You can see the Pacific Ocean (where we just came from) over the top of the gate.
The Centennial Bridge, one of 2 bridges crossing the Panama Canal. This bridge reminded me of my grandfather, Papa Chief, who spent his life designing beautiful bridges. He dreamed of visiting the Panama Canal one day to witness the engineering marvel first-hand, but fell ill before he was able to realize his dream. He would have loved the whole experience, and the beautiful bridge reminded me of his gorgeous designs.
Me touching the side of the Canal - I just had to. But it was really gross and slimey!- Toured Panama City
Here's a view of the Panama City skyline from the Panama Canal. Panama City looks a little like NYC from afar, doesn't it? It is currently experiencing a period of massive growth, and just about every other building downtown is under construction. It's a pretty exciting place to be.- Attended many wonderful, scrumptious feasts
- Attended my friend Ashley's wedding
---Ashley is a former student of my mom's who married Gianni last Saturday. Gianni grew up in LA, but much of his family still resides in Panama.
If you'd like to see more pictures of the weekend, please visit www.scoutfinchinmadison.shutterfly.com and look in the Panama album.
1 comment:
Look at you Miss World Travler you! Looks like you had an incredible time!
Fun pictures thanks for sharing! I love your dress you wore to the wedding! It is supa cute! Looks like the wedding was a blast too, good food, fun band, and a new experience!
Glad you got to have the time with your Mom too! :)
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