"Live" - 29 Nov - 15 Dec 2018 Panama Canal on Vision

[PCWalton1]

Noe we started to get into some serious crocodile country. No hanging elbows out here.

 

One token iguana

 

They guides name the big crocodiles as they are very territorial so they are easy to find. Say hello to Justin Beiber. 

 

I got nervous here when it turned back to the boat. I think it saw something more tasty for lunch.

Edited December 8, 2018 by PCWalton1

[PCWalton1]

After that it was time to leave the river. Spotted a few cows looking to become croc snacks

 

Once we left the river we headed out towards the beach in search more wildlife. When we got out of the van we spotted this trail of leaf cutter ants. I have a video of them on my phone but can't figure out how to post it here. 

 

 

Our guide had spotted some macaw parrots but we got here too late. 

 

Sorry I got bored

 

We found the macaws in another set of trees.

 

The macaws love to eat these almonds

Edited December 8, 2018 by PCWalton1

[PCWalton1]

The lady at the beach house was sorting all the line they use for fishing

 

 

We then headed to lunch. Good, tasty, reasonably priced food. 

 

Mine

 

 

Marie's

 

We were told they beaches get crowded on the weekends. It was just beginning this afternoon to fill with vendors

 

 

 

Once back to the pier we walked the market and bought a few things then headed back to the ship

 

[PCWalton1]

I transferred this video of the leaf cutter ants from my phone

Edited December 8, 2018 by PCWalton1

[JamesEM]

Interesting photos, thanks for posting.

[Dan-P]

8 hours ago, PCWalton1 said:

 

Here was a peregrine falcon enjoy fish for lunch

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Neither here, nor there, but 99% sure that is an Osprey and not a Peregrine Falcon.

 

Great pics and thanks for sharing your trip with us!!

 

Dan.

[PCWalton1]

1 hour ago, Dan-P said:

 

Neither here, nor there, but 99% sure that is an Osprey and not a Peregrine Falcon.

 

Great pics and thanks for sharing your trip with us!!

 

Dan.

OOPS, you are right

[bobmacliberty]

I've never seen leaf cutter ants before.  Very interesting video.  Thanks

[John&LaLa]

10 hours ago, PCWalton1 said:

 

 

 

Predator goggles?

[John&LaLa]

9 hours ago, PCWalton1 said:

I transferred this video of the leaf cutter ants from my phone

 

 

FYI, Direct transfer of video sucks a ton of your available attachment allotment (AAA)

 

You probably just used more CC storage than all of your previous photos combined.

 

Nice video

Edited December 8, 2018 by John&LaLa

[John&LaLa]

2 hours ago, Dan-P said:

 

Neither here, nor there, but 99% sure that is an Osprey and not a Peregrine Falcon.

 

Great pics and thanks for sharing your trip with us!!

 

Dan.

 

I've always assumed this was an Osprey

[PCWalton1]

This was recommended here on CC and it sure comes in handy. No more plugging and unplugging cords. 

 

 

[John&LaLa]

2 minutes ago, PCWalton1 said:

This was recommended here on CC and it sure comes in handy. No more plugging and unplugging cords. 

 

 

 

I get the reference to your power line picture now

[PCWalton1]

The elevators have been a pleasant surprise. Not only are they never crowded,  sometimes the is an empty one waiting when we get there. 

 

[Clarea]

Very cool leaf cutter ant video Bill!

[PCWalton1]

1 hour ago, John&LaLa said:

 

FYI, Direct transfer of video sucks a ton of your available attachment allotment (AAA)

 

You probably just used more CC storage than all of your previous photos combined.

 

Nice video

I checked my attachment page but it no longer shows my limit,  just the attachments. Wonder if I should be concerned.  🙄

[John&LaLa]

18 minutes ago, PCWalton1 said:

I checked my attachment page but it no longer shows my limit,  just the attachments. Wonder if I should be concerned.  🙄

 

It may have been changed, they said they would expand it if needed.  Carry on

[NorbertsNiece]

3 hours ago, PCWalton1 said:

I checked my attachment page but it no longer shows my limit,  just the attachments. Wonder if I should be concerned.  🙄

Mine also doesn't show a limit.  x

[PCWalton1]

3 minutes ago, NorbertsNiece said:

Mine also doesn't show a limit.  x

I am hoping that is a good thing. 

[NorbertsNiece]

2 hours ago, PCWalton1 said:

I am hoping that is a good thing. 

Maybe @Host Clarea could clarify. Big day tomorrow. 

[PCWalton1]

Tomorrow we pass through the Panama Canal, the focus of the cruise.  If anyone wants to post on here lock webcam pics of the ship' transit,  go for it.  😁

This was my first shot as we entered on Legend back in 2013

 

 

Edited December 8, 2018 by PCWalton1

[Clarea]

17 minutes ago, NorbertsNiece said:

Maybe @Host Clarea could clarify. Big day tomorrow. 

 

I wish I could Linda, but I don't know the details.

[PCWalton1]

Playing a cute game on the pool deck called, The hunt.  Contestants had to find different items,  mostly clothing.  More humorous were the non contestants wanting so badly to strip down to add their clothes. 

 

 

[PCWalton1]

Choir practice in the Centrum 

 

 

[PCWalton1]

A wonderful day at sea