We had the opportunity to cross the Panama Canal as line handlers of yacht Zayda with our Australian friend Michael.

First we cycled north along the canal to Colon and the Costa Abajo, where we explored some amazing flora and fauna along the beautiful coastline.

Beach Morgan Bay

Crocodile!

Then we cycled to the north side of the Panama Canal.

Lots of large containerships cross the Panama Canal

We loaded our bicycles on yacht Zayda and moved through 3 different locks, and traveled 80 kilometers south along the canal, back to Panama City.

Bicycles loaded onto yacht Zayda

Nico is happy to have crossed the first locks ~look at those GIANT lock doors!

Motoring along the Panama canal

Entering the Panama City zone at the ‘Bridge of the Americas’