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…o lower us the 85 feet back to sea level. First, we sailed into the single San Pedro lock and, after having the mules attached again, the gates closed and this time the water levels fell using gravity to lower our ship. Once out we then sailed the short distance to the two-lock Miraflores lock. Once in the Miraflores locks, the process was repeated as the gates closed and we were lowered by the two locks to sea level. All the time watched and wave…

…eather, or as is the case as I make this where lines are not stopping into San Juan due to unplanned pier repairs. But it may be due to financial or other reasons like lines are currently abruptly dropping calling into some Icelandic ports following a sudden addition of new fees. Some lines say that they can take photographs and video images of you and may even use them in marketing or advertising material, without paying you. But at the same time…

…lar ports in Canada, limits on how many and which types of ships can go to Santorini, Mykonos and other Greek Islands, while Palma, Ibiza, and mayors in cities like Nice and Barcelona are pushing for more bans and restrictions. So that port you don’t get off in may not be able to be visited again. Also, even if you’ve been to a port before, things are always changing. There are new museums, attractions, sights, restaurants, and seasonal activities…

…ance. For example, that Zuiderdam cruise I was talking about from Miami to San Diego via the Panama Canal, many of the most popular excursions were completely sold out well before the trip. So, I do more independent tours these days. I mostly use ShoreExcursionsGroup.com (where if you do use them, use the code “TFT5” at checkout to get a 5% discount on top of any other promotions they may be running) and I also use VentureAshore.com. As well as of…