Sunrise from the east as we head east through the Panama Canal.
Panama Canal
Possibly the Panama Canal pilots and officials who will board the Island Princess.
The huge Panamax vessel is waiting until it can proceed through the canal; sometimes the wait can be up to 16 hrs. or longer.
Pacific Ocean.
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Panama City.
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The Bridge of the Americas is the only non-swinging bridge connecting the north and south land masses before the opening of the Centennial Bridge in 2004.
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Pedestrians and bicyclist are allowed on the four lane Bridge of the Americas.
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Old shipwreck on shore.
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Construction of the new canal has created over 40,000 direct and indirect jobs while 7,000 people are directly involved in the building work……great boost to the economy
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The Miraflores Locks.
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