Panama Canal

 We entered the canal early this morning going under the Atlantic suspension bridge and into the Gatun Locks which slowly lifted us up through 3 locks to the level of the Gatun Lake. 3 hours later we are sailing the fresh green water lake.  The locks prevents the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean to enter the fresh water of the lake which is used for the water supply to the surrounding area. In a few hours we will enter another set of locks to lower us into the Pacific Ocean. It’s all so amazing. 

These (mules) pull the ship through the narrow canal and keep the ship from bumping into the walls of the canal. On average, 32 ships pass through the canal every day at a cost of 1/3 of a million dollars each.