After passing through four gates, we are in the last lock. It takes each area about 45 minutes to lower the water level so we can advance through the next gate and pass through the next gate. This procedure started about 10 pm and shoulc end around 2 am the next day. This ship does this twice a week. The ship has about 200 pasengers and 118 crew members who are just the most wonderful young people in the world. They meet your every need during the day and then dance, sing, and entertain in the evening. In addition, they give vital narration about the positive and negative effects of the dam.
