Today we were on the busses at 8am and drove to the docks to board our boat (previously owned by Al Capone) and set sail for the Panama Canal. It was a very nice little boat, mostly comprised of Bryant students, and the warm sun with a cool breeze made it a comfortable voyage. We got a nice breakfast and lunch while we entered the different locks of the canal. There were also hundreds of birds circling at each lock. Apparently, when they pump fresh water into the salt water, the fish in the locks cannot stand the shock and die, becoming easy targets for the seagulls. Our captain was quite a character, telling stories and singing songs throughout the trip. Afterwards, we went to the observatory area to see the canal with a bird´s eye view.
It´s amazing to think how fast this trip has gone by. Tonight we have our API send off dinner and then tomorrow we´re back to el norte to face the snow. Hopefully my Fedora hat will still look good in the cold weather. This is my second time leaving the country and it is also without a doubt the best time I´ve had in a long time. Going to the beach in January, eating authentic foods not found at home (mmm ceviche), actually using your Spanish skills to order dinner rather than vocab memorization, learning how to haggle in the market, and to top it off have an awesome guide like Esteban!!!... what more do you want out of a trip?
(Erik Budlong)
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