Canal: Interesting History, Background, etc.??!!

[TLCOhio]

From this below-connected travel news website yesterday, they had this headline: “14 Remote Destinations Only Accessible By Cruise” with these highlights: “Cruising isn’t just about sailing the Caribbean or through the winding rivers of Europe. Some of the world’s most impressive and remote destinations, like parts of Alaska and the Amazon, are only accessible by boat.”

 

Among the location cited are the Panama Canal, Galapagos, parts of the South Pacific, around and near Antarctica, Amazon River locations, etc.  Interesting and different perspective?  

 

For the Panama Canal that we enjoy seeing up "close and personal" in early 2017, this story detailed: "Built over a century ago, this canal cuts through the Isthmus of Panama. This 50-mile waterway has transformed global trade and travel, shaving thousands of miles off journeys that would otherwise require rounding the treacherous southern tip of South America. The canal’s locks, which raise and lower ships by up to 85 feet, are a feat of engineering. As you pass through the Miraflores and Gatun Locks, you’ll feel the sheer power and precision it takes to move these massive ships through such narrow spaces.   The best way to truly experience the Panama Canal is by cruise ship, where you’ll immerse yourself in the surrounding natural beauty and culture. Panama Canal itineraries that let you pass through the locks, often with guides on board to explain the history and significance of what you’re seeing."

 

Full story at:

https://whatthefab.com/destinations-only-accessible-by-boat.html

 

THANKS!  Enjoy!  Terry in Ohio

 

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