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| There are three sets of side by side locks for two way traffic. Miraflores
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Cables from these electrically powered locomotives keep the ships in the
center of the locks. |
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| Entering from the Pacific |
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And on his way through the canal to the Atlantic. |
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| Gatun Locks are on the Caribbean side. |
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A cruise ship enters from the Caribbean. Keeping her from scraping the
sides with only two feet to spare on each side calls for skillful coordination
by the pilot and operators of the 6 locomotives. |
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| On her way to the Pacific. Note the tight squeeze. |
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A container ship passes our hotel balcony and enters the canal |
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| The Panama Canal railroad runs along the canal edge and gives great views
of the entire length of the canal |
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A couple of Panama Canal Railroad passengers enjoying the scenery. Has
the fun begun? |
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| View from the balcony of our canal side hotel. The canal is a 24/7 operation |
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Daqueries in Casco Viejo, Panama's colonial section. |
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| A small restaurant in Casco Viejo. |
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Hasta la vista, Panama. Another view from the hotel balcony. |
