We went through the Panama Canal yesterday. I have never seen the canal so muddy but at least it was cloudy and cool. That didn’t help the humidity as it dripped from the air. I did receive a Certificate of Panama Canal Transit suitable for framing. These two photos show the clouds and the mud. Lots of new construction in the canal. They are building additional locks.

The cabin animals arrive from time to time. I am currently looking at a lobster but I have had a butterfly, a manta and a peacock. My cabin is on the Port side and I believe it will be quieter. The ship seems to pull into ports so that Starboard is next to the dock. This means all the morning activity (AND NOISE) is concentrated Starboard. I will miss being able to look out and see what is happening without leaving my cabin.

Patti be sure to post on the CC boards so we know what you are doing on your WC. I checked to see if we were in any ports at the same time and alas no.

We are headed for Manta, Equator and even though I have no tours I will be doing a walk about. I really like Equator and hope I can find some interesting Vegetable Ivory Pieces. I don’t need the Panama Hat as I have one with me which I bought last year. Last year I bought a silly pelican for Zion and a necklace and earrings. I gave the necklace to Rachael as it looked better on her than me.