Our first day exploring the wonders of Panama began with a marvelous sunrise and the call of howler monkeys in the forest of Barro Colorado Island. After hearing this call of the wild, we were all excited to disembark right after breakfast. Today some of our guests had the opportunity to learn about the research being conducted in Barro Colorado, while other guests visited the Rainforest Discovery Center in the midpoint of the Panama Canal.
The wildlife sightings left our guests mesmerized. On the island, which is run by the Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute, several scientists shared their research with our guests. In the Discovery Center, our guests enjoyed observing the behavior of different species of birds.
Back on board, our guests shared their experiences and what they had learned from the naturalists. For the rest of the afternoon, we gathered in the lounge to learn some important facts about the canal and its future projects. Soon we met the Pilot of the Panama Canal Authority, and he guided us in completing our transit through the rest of the Panama Canal. What a great way to finish our first day exploring the wonders of Panama.
