Going through the Panama Canal is an all day process. There are three locks to go through, and a big lake.
We started through the first part of the canal at around 6:00AM. Keep in mind, we'd gotten back on the boat from our Panama excursion at about 1:00 the night before. I think you can tell by my face that it was too early to be up and so excited about anything.
But, it is the Panama Canal, so of course we got up and joined the rest of the ship out on the decks to watching the passing. 
We have locks at home, so we weren't as in awe of the process as everyone else, but it really is amazing to watch.
They are adding another set of locks...here's a glance at the construction of it.
We retired back to our room for a little power nap and wardrobe change {it got way hot way fast!} before we came back out and found some lounge chairs to camp out on for the rest of the voyage. Our ship was so wide, there were only a few feet of clearance on each side as we went through. And here is where we get our first view of Rob's favorite purchase, his hat. ☺
The passing was really pretty. There were a ton of this little islands scattered all over throughout the lake.
We just sat out on the covered deck all day and watched the scenery float by...and played endless games of dominoes, our favorite pastime.
And that was the crossing of the Panama Canal. We have now officially crossed that off our list of things to do before we die.
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