[password] Ridingmore[position] 09 15.644N 79 54.136W 
[weather] 5knts W, no seas cos we’re on a lake![speed] Anchored and having a cold one[status] Having just completed transiting the Gutan locks, we are now in fresh water and 80’ above sea level- the Panama canal was an awesome experience revelled by all, and a must do for all mariners! All feeling pretty astonished and overwhelmed at the engineering feat, and of course the enormous sacrifice that 20000 people made to complete this engineering marvel- full respect. Amazing sunset to put the final mark on an amazing day. Tomorrow we depart at 6am and begin our journey across the lake at first light, to reach the Pacific coast in the afternoon, and then onward to the Galapagos!

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