Tag: Panama Canal Cruise WB 2008
SIDE NOTE: Karen emailed asking what type of camera I am using. It is a Canon S5IS, an advanced point and shoot camera. It has a 12x optical zoom and a 48x digital zoom. To get good use of the digital zoom it must be on a tripod or other stationary object. I have done … Continue reading "Panama Canal Part 3 – Miraflores Lock -Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise"
Panama Canal Part 2 Pedro Miguel Lock – Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise
Posted onAfter an extensive morning approaching the Panama Canal and going thru the three steps of the Gatun Locks; it was time for LUNCH! Approximately 2pm we began our approach to the Pedro Miguel Lock. What was really cool was that we got to watch the Submarine go through the lock just ahead of us. Unlike … Continue reading "Panama Canal Part 2 Pedro Miguel Lock – Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise"
Day 6 – Sea Day Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise –
Posted onMay 15, 2008 Port of Call: SEA I’ll file this report at a later date. Tomorrow we go through the Panama Canal. The whole ship is buzzing with excitment. Here is the Panama Canal Port Authority WebCams. Follow our journey through the Canal.
Panama Canal Part 1 Gatun Lock – Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise –
Posted onMay 16, 2008 Port of Call: Sailing through the Panama Canal Weather: Hot and Humid Filing several reports throughout the day. Scroll down for the most recent. 12:37 PM CST The ship came alive very early this morning. I hear that a number of folks slept out on Deck 10 to get primo viewing spots … Continue reading "Panama Canal Part 1 Gatun Lock – Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise –"
Day 5 – Aruba Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise –
Posted onMay 14, 2008 Port of Call: Aruba Weather: High 80s, Low Humidity, Sunny morning, cloudy afternoon Approaching Aruba Linda enjoys the view from our balcony. About Aruba: According to the Aruba Tourism Authority website, “the first people to inhabit the island were a nation of Arawak Indians called the Caiquetios who migrated north from the … Continue reading "Day 5 – Aruba Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise –"
Panama Canal Lock Times
Posted onOn Friday, May 16th, we journey through the Panama Canal. Follow our journey…… CENTRAL TIME USA Here is the Panama Canal Port Authority WebCams. Follow our journey through the Canal. Approximate Times for May 16th…. Pilot Arrival 5am (6am East Coast US Time) Approaching Gatun Lock 6am Departing Gatun Lock 8am Approaching Pedro Miguel Lock … Continue reading "Panama Canal Lock Times"
At Sea Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 4
Posted onMay 13, 2008 Port of Call: SEA Weather: Hot, Low Humidity, Sunny Ah….we awoke to get a glimpse of the sunrise about 6:30am. The humidity is gone and so the cabin doors are wide open. We enjoyed coffee, listened to the Panama Canal History Lecture on the TV and I caught up on email. While … Continue reading "At Sea Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 4"
At Sea Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 3
Posted onMonday May 12, 2008 Port of Call: SEA Weather: Hot and Humid Ah…… Sea Days! One of the best parts of cruising and we have 2 in a row. We were up around 6 and had just missed the sunrise. Room service coffee came quickly and I logged in and Linda is on the couch … Continue reading "At Sea Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 3"
Castaway Cay Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 2
Posted onSunday, May 11, 2008 Castaway Cay Our day at Castaway Cay was beautiful. It’s like coming “home” again when we pull into port and see all the pastel colored umbrellas and the waving DCL and Castaway Cay flags from the post office. The starboard side of the ship has a great view of the island … Continue reading "Castaway Cay Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 2"
Embarkation Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 1a
Posted onLinda and I flew into Orlando on Friday. I slept on the plane and awoke bright eyed and ready to go! Once the plane stopped rolling I got up and started moving around getting excited. Linda laughed with me. The trip of a lifetime had begun. We had a quick reunion with Beci and Chris … Continue reading "Embarkation Disney Magic Panama Canal Cruise – Day 1a"
