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Speechless Sundays - Sunrise at the Panama Canal

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Speechless Sundays - Sunrise at the Panama Canal

Sunrise at the Panama Canal

 

Most of you who know me, know that most of my posting is done at night - I'm a true night owl - I work all day - and most of the evening - and visit ActiveRain late at night!  6AM is REM sleep time for me!  So, when I heard that we would be passing through the locks at the Panama Canal at 5:30AM while on vacation last week, I was not about to miss that!  So, I had to hit the sack at most people's 'normal' bedtime the night before.  

 

I actually beat the sun up that morning and was ever so proud of myself!  I captured a TON of early morning shots and I loved the sunrise pictures (I'm far more accustomed to taking sunset shots)!

 

I hope you all have a fantastic week!  

 

© Debe Maxwell | The Maxwell House Group | CharlotteBroker@icloud.com |Speechless Sundays - Sunrise at the Panama Canal

Comments (19)

Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate

Debe, hope you and hubby are having a fantastic cruise. Thanks for the lovely photo ... just look at the photo is so relaxing.

Jan 29, 2017 09:41 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks for setting your alarm Debe, this shot was worth it.

Hope it was a great trip!

bob

 

Jan 29, 2017 09:50 PM
James Dray
Fathom Realty - Bentonville, AR

Good morning Debe. If I don't get up before the sun rises the day is a total loss. So glad you decided to be a early bird and take this photo.

Jan 30, 2017 02:35 AM
Gita Bantwal
RE/MAX Centre Realtors - Warwick, PA
REALTOR,ABR,CRS,SRES,GRI - Bucks County & Philadel

Thank you for sharing the photos. I am gald you had the oportunity o take his photo and share with us.

Jan 30, 2017 04:25 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Debe, I heard that cruise through the Panama Canal is spectacular.   Bet it was difficult to get to bed early though!  

Jan 30, 2017 04:54 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Rebecca Gaujot, the Go To Realtor® - thank you and it was so very peaceful there - especially that early in the morning!  We had a great trip and are also super excited to be home too!  Have a great week!

Jan 30, 2017 06:02 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hi Debe --- there's something quite special for me about early mornings when the air especially crisp and typically less people out and about.  While I'm sure you weren't alone on the ship...lol...I bet this is an experience you will never forget.   Thanks for sharing the photo.  

Jan 30, 2017 06:30 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

Hi Bob Crane - yes, it was definitely worth it!  I'm glad I set that alarm too!

Jan 30, 2017 07:06 AM
Debe Maxwell, CRS
Savvy + Company (704) 491-3310 - Charlotte, NC
The RIGHT CHARLOTTE REALTOR!

It felt great being an early bird, James Dray - I do that on occasion and always love the way you feel early in the morning.  I just don't like getting 'droopy' around 9PM when I've gotten up early!  LOL

Jan 30, 2017 07:07 AM
Beth Atalay
Cam Realty and Property Management - Clermont, FL
Cam Realty of Clermont FL

Hi Debe Maxwell, I love the picture, early morning is my favorite time of the day, love waking up when it's still dark out and watch the sunrise. 

Jan 30, 2017 07:38 AM
Sheila Anderson
Referral Group Incorporated - East Brunswick, NJ
The Real Estate Whisperer Who Listens 732-715-1133

Good morning Debe. This is a fabulous photo and I amenjoying taking the trip with you too.

Jan 30, 2017 07:42 AM
Joe Pryor
The Virtual Real Estate Team - Oklahoma City, OK
REALTOR® - Oklahoma Investment Properties

The Panama Canal is on our list of things to do.

Jan 30, 2017 12:46 PM
Corey Martin
Martin Presence Group - Ruston, LA
Real Estate and Management Solutions

Wow what a picture. Hope your trip great. Thanks for sharing.

Jan 30, 2017 12:48 PM
Jane Chaulklin-Schott
TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL
TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Thank you, Debe Maxwell, for setting your clock a little earlier than usual to catch a great shot of sunrise at the Panama Canal. Those of us who especially have never had the opportunity to see this, now have, through your eyes.  

Jan 31, 2017 01:54 PM
Debbie Laity
Cedaredge Land Company - Cedaredge, CO
Your Real Estate Resource for Delta County, CO

We kind of have the same schedule. I get my best sleep when most people are waking up. My habit of waltzing into the office after 9am kind of ticks off the old rancher dude in my office. He thinks if you aren't in the office and working early in the morning you are missing out. I've given up trying to get him to see things differently. He can keep his early mornings, and I'll keep doing my thing. 

I do love your picture. I would have made a point to get up for that part of my trip, too. 

Jan 31, 2017 03:00 PM
Debbie Reynolds, C21 Platinum Properties
Platinum Properties- (931)771-9070 - Clarksville, TN
The Dedicated Clarksville TN Realtor-(931)320-6730

Great photo, Debe. The thing about vacations is that we don't want to miss any of those precious moments. I know you are glad you didn't miss those gorgeous shots.

Jan 31, 2017 07:45 PM
Myrl Jeffcoat
Sacramento, CA
Greater Sacramento Realtor - Retired

That's a neat shot, Debbie.  I like the fleet of ships in the background, with the red boat in the foreground acting as accent!

Feb 03, 2017 05:08 PM
Sam Shueh
(408) 425-1601 - San Jose, CA
mba, cdpe, reopro, pe

We were just there last month. Standing on the deck front for 6 hours watching while going through the 3 gates in 90% relative humidity.  I saw a black cloud coming from Atlantic Ocean. 10 minutes later the cloud translates to heavy rain. But it lasted just a few minutes.  All in all, there was a lot of moisture.  This is going from Pacific passing Panama City through Atlantic. The Princess almost scrapped the edge of the canal......

Enjoy,

Sam Shueh

Mar 02, 2017 08:41 AM
Dave Martin (703) 585-4687
Fairfax Realty - Fairfax, VA
Making Realty Dreams a Reality #WeWillGetYouHome

Never been looks beautiful

Thanks so much for taking the time to share your post I hope you are having a great day and year so far!

Jan 16, 2018 07:03 PM