Monday, August 3, 2015

Sailing Along



An update from the ship's librarian, Rich Delbango:

It's been five days since we left our last port and the cadets and crew have been working hard to finish all of their duties in the few days that remain.  We hit the Azores on Tuesday and lingered there for two days, sailing around the beautiful blue waters that the islands' name reflects.  Unfortunately, we had to drop off an ill cadet for medical treatment.  We left the Azores last evening and are sailing along in calm seas with beautiful blue skies.  The weather on this cruise has been spectacular.  Other than a few sprinkles in Belfast and some cloudy days sailing to the Mediterranean, it has been nothing but sunshine.  Today in the mid-Atlantic, it is absolutely gorgeous. Light seas, warm temperatures and an unlimited view to the horizon. Everyone tries to get out as much as they can to enjoy the fresh air.  Yesterday, a school of marlin was sighted off the port side. A spectacular sight! As we draw closer to home, we are regaining the hours lost on the eastward bound part of the cruise.  Every 2 days we are hitting a new time zone and resetting the clocks back an hour. The extra hour each time is welcome for some additional rest.  Eleven days to go.

Richard Delbango
Ship's Librarian

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