Rare Jamman54 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #426 Share Posted March 28, 2017 The roadway continues to open, and then the gates open….. To be continued….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #427 Share Posted March 28, 2017 The Federal Clyde can now sail from the lock, detach from the “mules”, and then head out to sea….. To be continued….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #428 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Then the roadway and the gates close, and the process begins all over again….. The Carnival Pride is now moving into the lower lock….. The numbers on the signs are the distance in feet, to the end of the lock….. To be continued….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel8576 Posted March 28, 2017 #429 Share Posted March 28, 2017 This is amazing. Never did quite fully understand the Canal and all that goes into it - thanks so much for the pictures and detailed explanations of what's going on. Incredible! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Dear Posted March 28, 2017 #430 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Wow, those photos are amazing. So, you were able to see all of that from your balcony ? We are going to book a Panama cruise within the next week or so. I know we would need to be able to sit to watch and retreat to cool air, too so I'm glad you mentioned not trying to fight the crowd and the heat by being out on deck. Looking forward to the rest of the review. We used to live in upstate NY near several locks of the Erie Canal. We would often take our children to watch boats go through those locks. Of course, we had to sing about, "the ol' mule named Sal." LOL No comparison to the Panama ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare pirate4me2 Posted March 28, 2017 #431 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Oh gosh, this is so interesting to read and see pictures of! I really want to do a Canal transit now. Thank you for sharing this with us. It looks like it would have been awesome to see first-hand from your balcony. Sent from my XT1585 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruise Envy Posted March 28, 2017 #432 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Seeing the Federal Clyde lower in the pictures really made it sink in -- WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taylorcast Posted March 28, 2017 #433 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Wow, those photos are amazing. So, you were able to see all of that from your balcony ? We are going to book a Panama cruise within the next week or so. I know we would need to be able to sit to watch and retreat to cool air, too so I'm glad you mentioned not trying to fight the crowd and the heat by being out on deck. Looking forward to the rest of the review. We used to live in upstate NY near several locks of the Erie Canal. We would often take our children to watch boats go through those locks. Of course, we had to sing about, "the ol' mule named Sal." LOL No comparison to the Panama ! Where did you live? I'm in medina, about halfway between Rochester and Buffalo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2Shoes2Go Posted March 28, 2017 #434 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Hi, y'all! Loving the great pictures and your nice review! We're looking forward to doing a partial transit again next year. We really enjoy your explanations of the lock process. Hope to meet y'all again on another cruise! Jerry and Cindy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delta Dear Posted March 28, 2017 #435 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Where did you live? I'm in medina, about halfway between Rochester and Buffalo We were in Schenectady. Not quite in the snow belt you live in. I imagine that's one reason why you cruise ! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceB Posted March 28, 2017 #436 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I fnally got caught up on your review. I must say you have some awesome pictures. I am so ready to cruise the Pride again. My DH has put me on "cruise control". He says if we ever want to retire I must control myself and hold back on the cruising until then. I don't know how I am going to do this since I read your review! We have 4 years to go and not sure I can wait that long to go on a journey cruise, espeically one that visits the Panama Canal. Can't wait to read the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #437 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I will be posting more Panama Canal pictures later this evening. Stay tuned! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrilled2012 Posted March 28, 2017 #438 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Add me to the list of peeps who didn't really understand the locks and all that is involved. Amazing! Thank you so much for this review!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marty1950 Posted March 28, 2017 #439 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Jeff, Fantastic pictures. Thanks again for all yours and Patti;s hard work Gary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #440 Share Posted March 28, 2017 This is amazing. Never did quite fully understand the Canal and all that goes into it. thanks so much for the pictures and detailed explanations of what's going on. Incredible! Glad that you're enjoying it! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #441 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Wow, those photos are amazing. So, you were able to see all of that from your balcony ? We are going to book a Panama cruise within the next week or so. I know we would need to be able to sit to watch and retreat to cool air, too so I'm glad you mentioned not trying to fight the crowd and the heat by being out on deck. Looking forward to the rest of the review. We used to live in upstate NY near several locks of the Erie Canal. We would often take our children to watch boats go through those locks. Of course, we had to sing about, "the ol' mule named Sal." LOL No comparison to the Panama ! We stayed on our balcony all day. We only came inside to eat lunch and cool off. :) Oh gosh, this is so interesting to read and see pictures of! I really want to do a Canal transit now. Thank you for sharing this with us. It looks like it would have been awesome to see first-hand from your balcony.Sent from my XT1585 using Forums mobile app It was awesome!! The highlight of our cruise. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #442 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Seeing the Federal Clyde lower in the pictures really made it sink in. WOW! I agree!! :D Hi, y'all! Loving the great pictures and your nice review! We're looking forward to doing a partial transit again next year. We really enjoy your explanations of the lock process.Hope to meet y'all again on another cruise! Jerry and Cindy Hey guys!! Thanks for dropping by. I keep checking your signature to see if we're doing the same cruises! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #443 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I fnally got caught up on your review. I must say you have some awesome pictures. I am so ready to cruise the Pride again. My DH has put me on "cruise control". He says if we ever want to retire I must control myself and hold back on the cruising until then. I don't know how I am going to do this since I read your review! We have 4 years to go and not sure I can wait that long to go on a journey cruise, espeically one that visits the Panama Canal. Can't wait to read the rest. Glad to have you along for the ride!! I'm sure your turn will come! :) Add me to the list of peeps who didn't really understand the locks and all that is involved. Amazing! Thank you so much for this review!! Thanks for reading!! We learned a lot about the Panama Canal this cruise. It helped that they had an expert give a "play by play" description of what was going on as we proceeded through the locks. They broadcast it over the loudspeakers and on the cabin televisions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #444 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Jeff, Fantastic pictures. Thanks again for all yours and Patti;s hard work Gary Glad you are enjoying Gary! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imwebe Posted March 28, 2017 #445 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Thanks so much for all the work you and Patti put into posting your review. It's been keeping me very happy, and anxious to get back on the Pride in May (sailed to Canada in October, thanks to Hurricane Matthew). One question after reading another post - does the Pride have the slot that needs a card inserted to work the electrical outlets in your cabin? Since we were just on her in October, I don't think so, but I am curious if anything has changed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty89 Posted March 28, 2017 #446 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Joe--go with a moscato. She will love it. Light sweet wine. I would second this also! We bought the 5 bottle package on our last cruise, and got 5 bottles of the Moscato that they offer. Very delicious, and I hate a dry wine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty89 Posted March 28, 2017 #447 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I'm loving this review! We're looking at doing a similar cruise in 2018. Keep up the great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #448 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Thanks so much for all the work you and Patti put into posting your review. It's been keeping me very happy, and anxious to get back on the Pride in May (sailed to Canada in October, thanks to Hurricane Matthew). One question after reading another post - does the Pride have the slot that needs a card inserted to work the electrical outlets in your cabin? Since we were just on her in October, I don't think so, but I am curious if anything has changed. Thanks for coming along for the ride! Don't worry, you don't need to put a card in a slot to work the lights. :D I'm loving this review! We're looking at doing a similar cruise in 2018. Keep up the great work! Glad you are enjoying the review, Thanks for reading. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrilled2012 Posted March 28, 2017 #449 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Thanks for reading!! We learned a lot about the Panama Canal this cruise. It helped that they had an expert give a "play by play" description of what was going on as we proceeded through the locks. They broadcast it over the loudspeakers and on the cabin televisions. Ahhhhh, and here I have built you up in my mind to be "all knowing" and figured that you were born with this knowledge ;p Seriously though, I was planning to research whether or not they would have discussions/lectures/announced info about the locks/canal and what is going on either before or while it is happening. Thanks for saving me that research. We are close to choosing which Panama Canal cruise we are doing in 2018 and this is most helpful in confirming that this is what we want to do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Jamman54 Posted March 28, 2017 Author #450 Share Posted March 28, 2017 As the Carnival Pride slowly makes her way into the lower lock, we get a closer look at the roadway that crosses the canal….. We see an armed guard escorting some photographers across the closed gate….. They are three of our ship’s photographers. We wonder when they left the ship….. As we slide by, they begin taking pictures of the passengers that are on their balconies….. It looks like he’s pointing his camera at us! To be continued….. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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