Panama City, PAN Visit to the Canal
Posted by scott in Leg 2, tags: canal, Central America, History, Miraflores, Panama, Panama Canal, Ship, Technology
Took another chicken bus ride over to the Miraflores locks, one of 3 sets of locks on the Panama Canal. We got there just in time to watch a ship pass through. It was pretty interesting watching the whole process. For one thing I thought they towed the ships but the train things on the side just kept the ship from smacking into the walls–it moved ahead under its own power. They also let east-bound ships through in the morning and west bound ones in the afternoon.
At the mall next to the bus terminal we found a Dairy Queen. I sure did miss those Snickers Blizzards. They are cheap here too. Only $2.50 compared to $6.00 in Canada and whatever they are in the States ($4-something?).
After we got back it was time to pack my bike. Except for one minor bolt on a water bottle cage that I snapped off, everything came apart easily enough. There was plenty of room in the box the frame and wheels. I just hope the airplane people don’t toss it around too much. Credit goes to Karen for taking all the pictures of me getting my bike ready.
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The pictures of the canal are so neat. Hope all goes well with the bike transport. We shipped a bike home from Australia two years ago and it made the trip without any problems.
Wow, I’d love to see the canal. Wishing you and the bike safe travels!!
how much is the shipping for bicycles, i mean in your situation?… im thinking, colorado to new zealand…?
I would check with the carrier you are thinking of using. Over and above any flat rate charges for transporting a bicycle, weight and number of bags can also affect the total cost. I’ll end up paying $108 for the bicycle plus another $25 for a second bag. I might have to pay a little more if the bags are over the weight allowance but I won’t know until I get to the airport.
omg that is so funny!! you took your bike apart and put it in a box!!you must feel kind of funny to not have your wheels right by your side!!
p.s. i can’t help but notice you are still wearing your gold chain:( and you ARE one of those weird people taking pictures!!! how the heck did you get that shot??