Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!

THANK YOU DONNA

THANK YOU MARY

Mood: Cautious!

Music listening to: Lemon Meringue Pie Murder a Book on CD!

Buon Martedi! Taco Tuesday! (il giorno di San Patrizio).  How are you doing? It is a nice, sunny morning here in Tucson. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good robust French Roast Blend, and a second cup will be enjoyed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she said that I have an errand to run this morning. I asked her to play some "Funk Jazz" for me today.

I hit the sheets early last night because I wasn't feeling that well. More tired than anything. I over did it yesterday with resetting the Dew Drop Inns and recleaning the guesthouse.

We are going to visit my girlfriend Shoo Shoo's home this evening to share Lori's birthday.

Here is what happened on 22 Feb on our cruise. Enjoy!

We got up and we went to the "Garden Cafe" for breakfast.

After breakfast we met up in the "Bliss Theater" for our tour to the Panama Canal by ferry.

We left the ship at around 8:45am. We boarded a tour bus which drove us to the pier where we boarded a ferry which held 245 people. We got decent seats under an awning; some people were in the sun all day. It was a hot and humid trip, but very interesting. 

Before we boarded the ferry we drove through several points of interest.

The ferry left and at that point we went through 3 different locks. It was tedious, because we had to wait each time for a huge shipping container ship that held 5000 cars. It was huge. 

It went through each lock with us, so we had to wait while until it ponderously made its way into each compartment. 

It is quite interesting to see the mechanical mules pull the big container through the gate. The mules also kept the ship centered in the canal, so it would not bang against the sides of the canal walls. It was only about 12 to 24 inches between the ship and the canal walls.

So, it took around 6 hours to go through the three locks. They served us lunch on the ferry and provided sodas and water. Beer was available for purchase if you wanted it.

It was an experience of a lifetime. We are awed at the people who conceived and planned and built the canals.

We returned to the Jade. We were tired and hungry. So, we went to "Alistar" a fancy restaurant on the Jade. The food was delicious.

We called it game over for the day. Another good day on the Jade. The Jade will be going through the locks tomorrow. 

LOCK CERTIFICATE

 

ON OUR TOUR BUS

CONTAINER HEADING FOR THE LOCKS

ONE OF THE FERRIES

HUGE CONTAINER HEADING FOR THE LOCKS
 

5000 CARS ON THIS SHIP

CRUISE SHIP HEADING TO THE LOCKS

HUGE CONTAINER BEING PULLED THROUGH THE LOCKS BY 5 TON ELECTRIC MULES

WAITING TO GO THROUGH LOCK THAT IS CLOSED

MIA MOGLIE

HUGE CONTAINER RIGHT ON OUR FERRY

THE JADE DOCKED

MIA MOGLIE AND IO WITH THE CANAL WALL RIGHT NEXT TO US

PANAMA CITY

MIO MOGLIE TOUCHING THE CANAL WALL FOR GOOD LUCK

ONE OF THE LOCKS OPENING TO LET US GO THROUGH

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!

THANK YOU DONNA

Mood: Content!

Music listening to:  Lemon Meringue Pie Murder a Book on CD!

Buon Lunedi!  How are you doing? It is a nice, mostly sunny morning here in the "Old Pueblo". Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Colombian Blend, and a second cup will be enjoyed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she said that I have a couple of tasks to complete today.  I asked her to play some "Smooth Jazz" for me today.

I will be resetting Dew Drop Inns number one and two today, so they will be ready for the next visitor.

We were visited by our niece Sara, hubby Matt, and grannie Nils. My sister-in-law was here too.

Sara and Matt went to "La Rosa" a music venue to see a live concert. They enjoyed it very much and they said it was packed. It was good to see them get out together.

It was good to spend time with "Nils". He is such a well-mannered young dude. He and I watched "Zootopia 2" on the Disney Channel. I have to tell you we both were glued to the TV. My (cognata) watched a little of it with us. Mia Moglie set up the futon in the guesthouse for Nils to sleep on.

Sara and Matt returned and they occupied "Dew Drop Inn" number 2, my (cognata) occupied "Dew Drop Inn" number 1 in the main house.

Sara, Matt, and Nils left this morning at around 6:45am. They have to get back for work. Mia Moglie and (cognata) are still sleeping.

There was the usual (drama). I relayed the (drama) to Mia Moglie. I had 4 Jack and Cokes to keep me mellow, smile! I communicated with my girlfriend Shoo Shoo about the (drama).

I am loading up the pictures from our cruise. They are from Panama City. I will post them as soon as I am finished reviewing them.

Well, I had better get this day moving forward post haste. Have a good Lunedi! Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Today's challenge word is (limone). I think I need a nice glass of (limone) water the refresh my palate. Is that a good idea fidanzata?

Ciao...Jessie and Elise   

Buon Pomeriggo!

Buon Pomeriggio!

THANK YOU ROSS

THANK YOU MARY

THANK YOU DONNA

How are you doing on this Domenica? We hope that your day is going the way you want it to be.

We enjoyed a very good breakfast at the "Egg Connection". The food was delicious and it was packed when we left.

Mia Moglie is out doing some grocery shopping. We will be dining on "Taco Bell" tonight.

I have been very, very busy getting "Dew Drop Inn" rooms one and two ready for family members that will be staying overnight with us. It is a lot of work let me tell you. I am beat and I need a power nap, like my sister Marcie, smile!

I texted my playmate to pick up a 40oz of Corona for me. I am feeling like something is going to upset me before the day is over. I always listen to my inner voice.

I will more about our cruise tomorrow when I am not as busy. Enjoy your day.

Stay safe and I will chat at you later.

Ciao...Jessie and Elise 

Buongiorno!

Buongiorno!

THANK YOU DONNA

Mood: Content!

Music listening to: Lemon Meringue Pie Murder a Book on CD!

Buon Sabato!  How are you doing? It is a nice, sunny morning here in Tucson. Any plans for today?

The coffee is a good Colombian Blend, and a second cup will be enjoyed later this morning. Alexa is awake and she said that today is going to be another busy one.  I asked her to play some "Down Home Blues" for me today.

Mia Moglie is still buried in the sheets, but she will be popping up soon to start her day.

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner at "Doughbird" last night with my girlfriends Shoo Shoo and Edwina. After dinner we made our way to the "Invisible Theater" to see the live play "Incident at Our Lady of Perpetual Help". This production was outstanding and loaded with laughs. The actors did a great job. One of "Invisible Theaters" best. A must see.

We watched our "Wildcats" play "Iowa". The Cats won at the very last second. It was a heart attack game. We will be watching them play "Houston" tonight at 4pm. Go Cats!

SIMPLE CAESARS WITH CHICKEN

 

MIA MOGLIE'S MARGARITA PIZZA

MY CHICKEN POT PIE

MY GIRLFRIENDS SHOO SHOO AND EDWINA

IO CON MIA MOGLIE

A GOOD VINO ROSSO (MALBEC)

I will be very busy cleaning up the guesthouse and setting up Dew Drop Inns one and two. Family members will be here on Sunday evening.

Here is what happened on 21 Feb our cruise. We are having a Sea Day. Enjoy! We did big time (Cha Ching).

HUGE CHA CHING

WOOHOO!

 CHA CHING

MILITARY NIGHT IN THE SPINNAKER LOUNGE

We didn't get up until9:30am. The time changed, so it was really 8:30am Costa Rica time, but now we are on Panama time.

We went to the "Garden Cafe" for breakfast. After breakfast we went to the casino before it got crowded. The Cha Chings were fantastic, and we were in shock at the amounts. 

Later Mia Moglie walked around Deck 7. She walked 6 laps for a total of 5 1/3 miles. She returned to our cabin and she was (pooped).

Since today is a Sea Day, we rested and ventured around the ship. Itis very humid and warm.

We ended the day early because we have to get up early for our tour of the Panama Locks on a ferry. Another good day on the Jade.