Two days ago as we crossed the Bridge of the Americas into Panama City and thereupon first laid eyes on the majestic Panema Canal, a boyhood dream was finally realized. To witness first hand this great feat of willpower and Engineeing in an era that did not have the use of heavy machinery of today and which cost the lives of thousands but connected two vast oceans for the first time, one cannot but be humbled and appreciative of the impossible undertaking by thes...

Had THE most amazing day today.....visited the Panama Csnsl Miraflores locks and witnessed 4 boats passing through the canals locks. An incredible place. This fulfills a boyhood dream for me and Yvette was awed by the experience too. Tomorrow sadly we bid farewell to a wonderful trip across Central America and begin a new adventure following in the footsteps of a certain Mr Darwin as we head to Ecuador and the Galápagos Islands for 2 weeks. I'll write about our ...