Panama Canal
Our cruise started at the Port of Miami, Florida, U.S.A.
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View from the cabin of our ship - "Brilliance of the Seas"
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First port of call, Malfini Beach, on the island of Labadee, Haiti
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Next stop Oranjestad, Aruba (Dutch Antilles)
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Walking around a rocky outcrop at Casibari, Aruba
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Natural "bridge" carved by the sea, northern coast of Aruba
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Onboard a catamaran for a sunset cruise off Oranjestad, keeping a look out for pirates !
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Then on to Willemstad, Curacao (Dutch Antilles)
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The Queen Julianna Bridge, spanning the harbour at Willemstad
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View from our balcony, overlooking the nearby countryside
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Inside the Caves of Hato, Curacao (full of stalactites, stalagmites and bats !)
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Venezuelan pink flamingos feeding in a Curacaon lake
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Arriving at last at the Panama Canal (locks leading up to Gatun Lake)
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We also went for a boat ride down the Chagres River, Panama
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Saw some of the local life - a two toed Sloth hanging from his tree
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Spied this reptile known locally as the "Jesus Christ" lizard, as it can "walk on water"
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A walk in the rain forest, observing a nearby group of "howler" monkeys
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Local transport - Panama style
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Final stop Puerto Limon, Costa Rica
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Included another river boat trip - note the young boy with his "pet" Cayman !
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Last stop in Costa Rica - a banana plantation & packing factory
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Last "formal" night of the cruise
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Dining room - "Brilliance of the Seas"
Thank you for enjoying with us a very brief look at our fond memories !
The Davis Family UK
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