Come Sail a Way with us LIVE as the Westerdam meets the Sail a Way Gang

[kazu]

Dinner was delicious. Clifford was exceptional. When 1of4 mentioned that she couldn't have the soup because it has cream, he brought a different amuse bouche for her. They knew we were taking pics so he brought her dessert with the creme fraiche and then once the pics were taken he removed it. Really impressive. Wonderful service and wonderful food. In the past I know I have said that PG is probably better value than Le Cirque although we enjoy both. With the new menu, it is really superb.

 

have the menu and pics but they are not uploading. will try again shortly.

[kazu]

Thanks Jacqui. Which locks are you going thru? And Roy, I don't know that site.

 

 

We have gone through the Gatun Lake locks. The next ones are the Pedro Miguel Locks and then the Miraflores Locks. We should be passing the Bridge of America around 5:30 pm and will probably complete the transit and be on the Pacific around 7:00 pm

 

And in case anyone is wondering, yes they did have the Panama Buns. DH gave them two thumbs up.

[summer slope]

We have gone through the Gatun Lake locks. The next ones are the Pedro Miguel Locks and then the Miraflores Locks. We should be passing the Bridge of America around 5:30 pm and will probably complete the transit and be on the Pacific around 7:00 pm

 

And in case anyone is wondering, yes they did have the Panama Buns. DH gave them two thumbs up.

Thank you!!! I'll see if I can spot the ship going through tonight.

[kazu]

great picture Kathi. Our guide told us it was very rare for two HAL ships to be in Cartagena in one day.

 

The captains did toot back and forth a tad and I had hoped to record it but by the time I got outside it was practically over with.

 

Not that long - at least, not compared to Port Everglades, but it was very nice

[summer slope]

Watching the Canal webcam and clicked on the bridge view. Here comes the Queen. (I think)

[rafinmd]

Marinetraffic has the Westie at the Miguel lock but I think I can see her in the distance on the Miraflores webcam.

 

Roy

[kazu]

 

the PG menu. I converted the better one to pdf but can't get it to attach - dam it. I will send it to the site when I get home.

 

 

here is the amuse bouche

 

 

 

and here is the special amuse bouche for 1of4 because of allergies (no request made). how nice is that?

 

[kazu]

Marinetraffic has the Westie at the Miguel lock but I think I can see her in the distance on the Miraflores webcam.

 

 

 

Roy

 

 

we are indeed at the Miguel Lock - a huge cargo ship is passing us and the bridge is waving to us. :)

[Vict0riann]

We are just in the Pedro Miguel lock now. A container ship entered after U.S. On our right, and is now passing us! He must have paid a pretty penny to jump the queue!

 

There are some interesting birds around, earlier there were huge wingspans, with feathered "fingers", I think condors, and there are others I would swear are pterodactyls! Or else monster swallows on steroids! I have been trying to get the Miraflores webcam to open, but it won't behave. Such an exciting day!

[PathfinderEss]

See you approaching the Miraflores locks now.:)

[kazu]

here is some more Le Cirque Food Porn for those that crave it :)

 

 

salad and the pea soup - from the beginning to the end of the pouring.

 

 

 

 

[kazu]

oops, the beginning of the pea soup didn't work out. don't fire me yet please.

 

seems that the uploads are failing again. have tried trice. must be the locks. LOL.

[PathfinderEss]

Is that a container ship next to you?

[kazu]

trying some more Le Cirque food porn to see if it will work.

 

here is my oyster appetizer and it gets the kazu's two thumbs up and she is fussy on this stuff :)

 

 

and the sea bass:

 

 

uploads are failing again. uggher - back later with more for those that crave food porn.

[kazu]

Is that a container ship next to you?

 

 

it is indeed. a BIG one. they were behind us but went through first. a pile of ships behind us too!

[PathfinderEss]

Thanks Kazu. I see all those other ships behind you, Wow.

[PathfinderEss]

Looks like mostly container ships behind you.

 

Your oysters and the sea bass look wonderful. Can't wait to try them next time we're cruising.

Edited April 16, 2015 by PathfinderEss

[LAFFNVEGAS]

I agree with Melodie, that the Oysters and the Sea Bass look like they were great, the Sea Bass was the number one reason why I prebooked Le Cirque for our upcoming cruise. I heard that the Volendam had not had the new menu yet but would have when I got on board.

[LAFFNVEGAS]

Is it dark and overcast today for the Panama Canal? It looks gloomy. Also, is that the Westerdam approaching Mira Flores?

[PathfinderEss]

Is it dark and overcast today for the Panama Canal? It looks gloomy. Also, is that the Westerdam approaching Mira Flores?

 

It looks hot and humid to me. Yes that is the Westerdam.

[Lizzie68]

Almost at 5 he visitors Centre and a bunch of us drinking wine on my balcony - watch for us!

[PathfinderEss]

What deck are you on?

[PathfinderEss]

Your just coming into Miraflores now.

[Lizzie68]

Watch out for the Canucks banner from our balcony on the 7th floor just after the glass elevators there's a bunch of us out here.

[PathfinderEss]

Cool, watching for you.