It’s 9am, and although having arrived in good time, it seems the Authorities in Panama may be reluctant to allow us to be tendered ashore. We wait in suspense, but this Coronavirus crisis may have, at last caught up with our voyage. Our final days on board may become rather interesting, but as of now, I am not unduly concerned.
It’s now 09.30 and still, there is no news about our being allowed ashore. Messages are being relayed into the staterooms and I am now, taking this opportunity of tidying up my room.
10.51 hrs. At long last, Panamanian Port Authorities have granted us permission to go ashore. I suspect everything now to be around two hours late. I do have “sarnies” made up from bread meat and cheese available in the Lido. Biscuits from my cabin and some fruit will ensure I don’t feel hungry. It looks as if I will encounter an aerial tram after all!
More comment as the day progresses. However, the Captain has announced passengers can now go ashore; that is before I have been summoned to meet in the Royal Court Theatre. More chaos then; I’m keeping out of it!
Thanks for reading, David. 11.00hrs.
David's Cruise 