You will be able to see us going through the locks of the Panama Canal by going to their website and checking the Webcam.
We will go through the Gatun Locks the 4th of Januray, the pilot is coming on our boat at 6:30PM (our time), so that means that we will be going through between 7PM and 9PM, never know in this country! Then the 5th of January through the Miraflores Locks sometimes in the morning, not sure yet about the time but will try to post it. Should be really nice to spot us live going through that amazing experience! And if anyone see us and save the video it will be great and we will very much appreciate it!
Click to Check the WebCam of the Panama Canal
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Once again bottom paint has to be done, touch-ups and polishing to bring "Madame Blue Dawn" back to her glory days!
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We left Bocas del Toro early in the morning in a bleak rainny day and it got worse as the hours went by. Squalls were surrounding us, a massive rain lasted for hours. The rain was so bad that some small birds came onboard to find protection, it then started pourring, one of the bird landed on Geoff's Shoulder and stay there the whole time!
The boat was rolling about like a mad bull and all these conditions cause the mainsail to split...
We therefore had to change course for Colon where repairs can be achieved, we were really pleased to arrived and anchor at 11PM!
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Nearly ready to sail South to the untouched San Blas Islands while waiting for a weather window anchored by the Bocas Marina with great views over the mountains of the mainland.
Bocas town is only a short dinghy ride away.
"Christopher Columbus explored the area in 1502, while searching for the passage to the Pacific ocean. Columbus's original name for the island was Isla del Drago. In colonial times, Bocas del Toro was part of Veraguas. In the times of the union with Colombia, the government made a reservation called Bocas del Toro in 1834. In 1850, Bocas del Toro became a part of Chiriqui, then was separated from it and became part of Colon. On November 16, 1903, Bocas del Toro was separated from Colon and became its own province. In 1941, Bocas del Toro was divided into 2 districts, Bocas del Toro and Crimamola. Four years later, in became into the same division as before. In 1970, B. del Toro district became Changuinola, eliminated the district Bastimentos and added 3 new districts to what it is today. The extensions of the districts changed in 1997 when the reservation Ngobe Bugle was made."
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Lima - Ica - Paracas - Ica - Nazca - Arequipa - Puno - Uros Islands - Sillustani - Puno - Cuzco - Aguas Calientes - Macchu Picchu - Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytamba - Pisac - Cuzco - Lima
How can one describe such a special place? It is hard to put into words a feeling of wonder due to the unreal landscape doted of lovely and colorful people. It is a world apart still on the verge of old customs but where modernism has exploded. You must have guessed that we really enjoyed visiting Peru!
We decided, having only 2 weeks, to book an organized trip and what a great idea that was. The company, 4star South America, did a very good job. You can check their website and our itinerary below. A plus was that we were only seven of us and everyone was friendly and fun.
Click to See the 4starSouthAmerica travel company
Click to access our Itinerary
Going around peru did involve a lot of travelling, but the deluxe buses were incredibly comfortable and fast, and many of our train trips were also exquisite while enjoying the views.
Visit the Fabulous Cruzero del Sur Bus
Click to view Puno - Cusco Orient Express style Train
Click for the Aguas Calientes - Ollantaytambo Vistadome Train
For us the biggest highlights were: the Train's Rides, Cusco, Macchu Picchu, Lake Titicaca and its floating islands, the Urubumba Valley, Ballestas Islands with its wildlife, Buggy ride into the dunes and Arequipa. We were also very lucky to be in Cusco for the "Tourism's Day", hours of parade, dancing and entertainment! But what will stay engraved in my heart are the smiles.
It was just marvellous to sit back and take in the incredible vistas where Lamas and country life made this destination a dream for photographers. Many things were new to us, especially the wildlife and the little houses (or even a castle) housing Guinea Pigs waiting to be cook as a delicacy on very special occasion!
We've got used to sip our Coca or Muna tea to help with altitude sickness, got light headed drinking the Pisco Sour and liked the sweet flavour of the Chicha. The food were everywhere good and tasty, we really enjoyed El Cordano Bar and restaurant in Lima.
If you are interested I found the guides below very helpful:
Click to access several guides of Peru
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Enjoyed an evening at the Cantina Restaurant, Bocas Marina, viewing a spectacular fire dancing show performed by liveaboards, two great South Africans.
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