"A LADY TRIP " Sailing aroubd the World ( presently in the Panama Canal)
A Lady
Stephen Hyde
Fri 29 Jan 2010 14:23
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05.30 We all got up as we were expecting
Ricardo between 6 and 7
He
actually arrieved at 05.45hrs
We started the engine and let things warm
up,
We took our time, and eventually set off down the
Lake towards the Pacific.
The scenery was just brilliant, and so different
with all the ships passing us all the time.
11.00 We arrived at the first " down lock" to the
Pacific,
1/2 an hour later we werecrossing another small
lake to the 2nd lock
the weather was v.hot and everyone was well covered
to avoid sun burn.
12.30 We were out of the locks and in the PACIFIC,
ohh fantastic and a first for everyone on board.
we just had such a wonderfull passage across the
canal.
15.00We entered " Flemingo" Marina, It was very
breezy at the time and lots of chaos all around,
Eventually we got settled and had a German Yacht
called "Thetis "tie up alongside us.
This is a small marina, and most boats
here are big posh fishing launches.
Aileen and Donal went for a nap, while the rest of
us went ashore , exploring the place, Looks good.
19.30We all headed off to the "Alberto's "
restaurant to a World A.R.C. dinner. It was excellent
and at $20 a head, great value.
Later , we stopped at an Irish Pub called "
Bennigan's" at the Marina and had a night cap.
The bunk was a welcome sight after a long
day.
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
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