The sun hung high over the Panamanian jungle, its rays filtering through the dense canopy as Matthew Hesh and his wife, Amber, led a small group of engineers and advisors to the proposed site of the Panama Canal. Armed with maps, surveying tools, and an unshakable determination, the group moved along uneven trails, occasionally swatting at the ever-present mosquitoes.
Amber walked beside Matthew, holding a wide-brimmed hat to shield her face from the oppressive heat. Her eyes scanned the terrain, a mix of curiosity and skepticism evident in her expression.
"So, this is where it's all going to happen?" she asked, gesturing at the lush greenery and rolling hills around them.
Matthew nodded, stopping to adjust his map. "This is it. The proposed canal route will stretch from the Caribbean Sea over there," he pointed to the north, "to the Pacific Ocean on the other side. Once completed, ships will be able to bypass the entire southern tip of South America."
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