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The country is paralyzed... We need patience! Ep.13
5 de novembro de 2023 · 19 min · 6K visualizações · Panama
O que este vídeo aborda
Panama’s nationwide protests and road blockades have stalled preparations for a planned transit of the Panama Canal.0:52 The crew faces significant logistical hurdles, including difficulty sourcing food and fuel, and the inability to pay canal transit fees via credit card.1:59 Because the local bank in Colon requires cash payments for those without a shipping agent, the crew remains in a holding pattern while attempting to secure a transit date for mid-January.6:44
Beyond transit logistics, the crew continues maintenance on their vessel. Projects include replacing a 45-year-old faucet, installing two cooling fans to prevent the refrigerator compressor from overheating, and upgrading the house battery bank to four gel batteries totaling 300 Ah.10:30 They also repaired a section of rotted wood in the cabin and patched leaks in their inflatable paddleboards.9:38 During a marina stay, the crew successfully retrieved a dropped water filter from the seabed to ensure clean tank water.13:48 Despite the travel restrictions, the crew explores the local landscape on horseback.15:30
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