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I can see why the ACE would consider the Panama Canal a modern wonder. I do not have a strong desire to see it or go through it but would do it given the opportunity. I'm not one to pass on experiences, when it's possible to do them.Donnavila Marie01 wrote:The society of American Civil Engineers considers the Panama Canal as one of the 7 modern wonders. Have you been to Panama Canal or passed through it? or if not, have you been to a place which you consider as a place of wonder?
Personally, I find sitting on a beach in the Cayman Islands, staring at the horizon, a pretty wondrous thing. As for man-made wonders, the Golden Gate Bridge and the Washington Monument are both pretty wondrous to the eye, especially when you think about what went into creating them.
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I could sense unusual sensitivity in these locations. Pretty nice pieces of human engineering but too political as well.
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I agree 100%. I've been to England and Ireland, and I found the history there just amazing. Plus, my ancestry goes back throughout Europe. I'd rather go there.kandscreeley wrote:I have not been to the Panama Canal. I don't think it's really on my "bucket list." I'd much rather go to Europe, see the castles in Scotland, or Venice. That's just me though.
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If given the chance, why not? The world has so many beautiful places; a lifetime isn't enough to see them all.Kalin Adi wrote:I've been in The Panama Canal, of course! Since I'm Panamanian, it was easy for me. I couldn't take a tour in elementary school, but when I finished high school, I decided to go by myself. I had the chance to admire the canal up close and I transited through the locks alongside the big ships. I could see the tugboats in operation too. It was an amazing experience. You can sense when the water is filling the locks and the cruise is going up. It was like when you are going up a roller coaster only that slower. However, I would like to visit it again to see the new set of locks.
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Wow! This is great. This modern wonder is something to be proud of.Kalin Adi wrote:I've been in The Panama Canal, of course! Since I'm Panamanian, it was easy for me. I couldn't take a tour in elementary school, but when I finished high school, I decided to go by myself. I had the chance to admire the canal up close and I transited through the locks alongside the big ships. I could see the tugboats in operation too. It was an amazing experience. You can sense when the water is filling the locks and the cruise is going up. It was like when you are going up a roller coaster only that slower. However, I would like to visit it again to see the new set of locks.