It’s been lovely sailing these past few days. The
waters are calm and brilliant blue.
I had a nice visit to the engine room yesterday evening,
where a large group of engineering cadets was busy standing watch over a
million different machines, gadgets and gears. They were extremely polite and
knowledgeable, posing for pictures and showing me around the cavernous
sub-levels where everything mechanical takes place! For instance, steam is
produced through the furnace and various boilers which helps get the shaft
going, which turns the all-important propeller in order to get us moving. Then,
of course, there are the water and septic tanks which also really have to keep
working throughout our entire cruise!
We’re right at the toe of Italy now, with fantastic views
looking out to Sicily and along the coast. The weather is perfect for a long
slow cruise up the Adriatic and possibly a BBQ on the sundeck tomorrow. We’re
due in the port of Trieste by evening of June 6th so look out for more updates
and pictures coming soon!
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