We were up at 5 a.m. to watch our captain maneuver The Amsterdam into the first set of locks, with only 24" to spare on each side.
The entire transit lasted about ten hours. We rushed between various vantage points on the ship, wanting to see as much as possible from every angle.
Parts of the journey were narrated by Dan Ostler, our enthusiastic and well-informed lecturer. His website, www.ostler.com, is a great source of information about the history and workings of the Canal, complete with maps and photos.
Thank you, Panama, for a wonderful experience!
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