Heading into Panama Canal

From Geoff:

I am on the yacht club computer, can`t get wireless here. We are due to depart from Colon at about 5pm today, but that could be up till about 6.00 in reality. We go up into the lake tonight, anchor overnight there and continue down the other side on Wednesday - should be out about 2 or 3pm. Then going to stay in Panama for a night or two to get set for the long part of the trip.

So no pictures just yet sorry. Will try and organise on the other side. I think it all will be easier there. We went to Panama yesterday for a look about. Big, crazy city, but at least it is safer than here! Will get in touch either along the way or on the other side. Hope everyone there is well.


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Additional info from Martin:

I just found a great live webcam for the Panama Canal here:
http://www.pancanal.com/eng/photo/camera-java.html
This is operated by the authorities that run the Canal.

Using this webcam, I hope to capture photos of Geoff and Pete passing through, and if I am lucky and get any good shots, I will post them here on the blog. But thought I would share the link anyway since it is interesting to see the ships going through the locks.

Geoff and Pete's timing for the locks is mentioned above. Panama time is the same as USA East Coast time. Add 16 hours to get Sydney time or 15 hours for Brisbane time.

They will be in Gatun Locks today (5 to 6pm Tuesday Panama time), and Miraflores Locks tomorrow (2-3 pm Wednesday Panama time). If I hear any more timing updates I will put them here.