The Bridge of the Americas, Biomuseo, as we headed to Panamá City
The Marina, docked in Panamá City
Another view
An MSC ship going through the new locks, Gatun side. Built 2006 to 2015.
We took a bus to Agua Clara to view the locks from Colón.
A sign
Agua Clara Visitor Center
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A Regent ship (Regent Seven Seas Cruise Line)
A Carnival ship
The new locks. As you can see, they are longer and wider
A ship entering lock on Atlantic/Caribbean side
A closer view
Tug pulling ship
The Agua Clara opened in 2016
Photo, sign reads: June 2015, Agua Clara locks being filled with water
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Carnival Glory appeared not to be moving
A close-up of name of ship
A view of the area
The Agua Clara Visitor Center
Christmas Tree at the Center
Jorge with locks behind me
The ship is now in second lock. Bridge in the background
In the bus headed to dome train. On the left, new locks, right are the old ones.
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Left, new locks. Here you can see old locks on the right side.
Biggest ship to the left, smaller ships to the right. We took the locks on the right.
Another view of the area where locks are
A residential area in Colón
A penitentiary
A soccer field
The dome car. Side reads, "Rio Chagres".
Passengers waiting to get onboard. We were seated in the dome car.
The ticket for the dome train ride Train took us from Colón back to Balboa
Back of the ticket
Cover of the box the snack came in. We all thought the box cover was colorful. Railway still used to move cargo from one end of the Canal to the other, especially now with the drought in the area.
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The ticket we paid for included a snack. This is it: Pringles, raisins, Oreo cookies, a hard candy and ?. Can't recall.
Bridge we had previously driven over to take photos
A closer view
Tree stumps appearing in Gatun Lake
The Carnival Glory???
More stumps
Seven Seas Splendor
Back of Seven Seas Splendor
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The cruise ship continues its trek to the Pacific Ocean
A work area along the canal
Photo of the dome car can be seen above. These photos were taken at the last stop.
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Driving back to pier
Homes/buildings along the way
The Old City (Casco Antiguo/Viejo)
Another view. In background, the new city.
A mural along the way
Part of the Biomuseo
On our way back to the pier.
Another view
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The Marina
Gangway of the ship
Passengers returning to ship
Bus that took us to train and then back to ship. Better than tour buses in NY.
I hired a taxi to take me to Casco Antiguo (Old Quarter). See photo on right for name of cathedral.
Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of Santa María La Antigua. Built 1688 to 1796.
Another view
One of many stained glass windows
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Christ being removed from the cross
Jesús after He is removed from cross
On the other side of cathedral. Plaza. Preparations being made for Christmas.
Another building in the plaza area. Reminded me of Old San Juan.
The façade of the Cathedral The movie "Plaza Catedral" (2021) was filmed around this area.
A closer view of front of cathedral. imdb.com/title/tt8657700/?ref_=tt_mv_desc Kid in movie killed before movie released. RIP
A walkway that leads around the Plaza Francesa. Many vendors. Most closed due to rain.
A view from the walkway
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View across the sea to the pier
Marina. To the right is the new complex being built for tourists coming in by ship.
A monument in the Plaza Francesa
The top of the monument with a bird on the rooster. Rooster is symbol of the French.
Quinceañera? Prom dress?
Wedding or a quinceañera?
One of the many displays in the area
A building close to plaza Ministro de Cultura
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Another view of Casco Antiguo
La Plaza Bolivar Once called Plaza de San Francisco
San Judas Tadeo Inside Iglesia de San Francisco de Asis
Saint Judas Thaddaeus
Explanation
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Inside of church Church built in 1700s, destroyed by fire in 1737 & 1756. Fully rebuilt in 1998.
Exit
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Looking back at Casco Antiguo
A closer view
Buildings of the "new" Panama City
Advertising hot air balloons
Sign close to where I was picked up/dropped off by the taxi. Shadows of taxi driver and myself. Was explaining how to use camera.
Me in front of the sign. Photo taken y taxi driver. Taxi driver's shadow visible.
Another view of me in front of the Panamá sign
Back on the pier. By the way, since the area is under construction, a bus shuttle had to be taken on/off the pier. Photo taken by a security guard.
There are coins in Panama but not paper currency. Why? They use the American dollar as currency. However, they still mint coins. Here is front and back of one of the coins. "Un cuarto de Balboa", a quarter of a Balboa. Exchange? 1 for 1.
A certificate given to the passengers. I finally made it across the Panamá Canal, from the Atlantic/Caribbean side to the Pacific!!
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The pier. The building at the end will be a mall. Still under construction.
Circles on the structure were created by camera. The mall will be huge once completed.
Sunset
A view similar to one on left.
Before leaving the guard who took the photo of me wished me the best. I yelled back "Gracias por todo, Juan." His response, "De nada, Jorge."
Though the Marina had a time to leave port, I think they left as all passengers were back onboard.
Sunset continues
Another view
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Fishermen?
Pilot
The delicious miniature desserts. Different ones for each meal, breakfast, lunch and dinner
The pool are at night Very tranquil and peaceful
Another view
A close-up
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