As soon as we pulled out of Reunion last night we were in some swells that made for an interesting job getting about the ship. Throughout the night they intensified and this morning it was downright dangerous, so much so that my bedside tea spilled. There were also winds that were constant at around 45 knots but as the day wore off it settled down nicely and we are now just aware that we are at sea.
We are packing our bag[s] for the days we are off the ship starting Friday. I am taking my computer and iPad in case one works better than the other. As you can see I am eager to at least try and do the blog while out in the bush, as they call it.
I had some great ides on what to write in the blog today but that was in the middle of the night and now, in daylight, all of those thoughts have gone up in smoke, disappeared completely.
At this point in the voyage I think that most people are hunkered down somewhat. What I mean is, that we have all had more delicious meals and food than we deserve, or can eat, seen so many wonderful places and had some great adventures, talked to so many new people about their interesting lives that it is almost too much to take in. Food is no longer of interest and although we still meet and chat with new people, it is impossible to get involved with many more than we have already. Ahead of us we have about 4 1/2 more weeks of time left, and the next eight days of that will be taken up with anticipation of and being on land and rejoining the ship in Cape Town.
After Cape Town we have five 'interesting' but not spectacular ports before we head west to the Caribbean and Fort Lauderdale. Those days, 25 in total I think will drag a bit as ms Amsterdam 'runs for the barn' as horsemen say once the horse knows he is close to home. It is too early to wind up this trip, but I am beginning to think a bit about what I will miss and what I am looking forward to once this bubble called a World Cruise bursts.
Nautical terms in everyday usage.
I am almost out of them, the captain has been giving us an idiom daily and Jim asked for a copy. I have a few more to go but they are rather obscure.
Instead I may give some trivia on various matters that you may find interesting.
Today's interesting fact.
Did you know that only 5% of Canada's land is arable? USA 19%, Ukraine 56%.
Pics.
- Bow waves this morning.
- Gail's blanket is being turned in today.
- Fellette preparing our vitamin pills for the time shore.
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