Thursday, June 16, 2016

Heading west!

6/16/2016 Update from Laurel:




We’re back out to sea again, on the choppy waters of the Atlantic. We’ve been taking some slow rolls this morning, but everyone seems to be feeling just fine as we make our way up the Portuguese coast.

Yesterday was spent “bunkering” (taking on fuel) just off the shore in Gibraltar. Our surroundings were dotted with small castles, seaside cliffs and a fluttering British flag atop a nearby hill. Many ships were in the bay where the weather was breezy and perfect for spending a few hours up on deck.

Classes seem to be going well and everyone has been hitting the books in the evenings. There are also plenty of foosball tournaments and lots of talk about what to do in our free time in Dublin! Many among us will be heading home from this next port, but those staying for the full 90 days will have nearly six days to explore the city.

Look out for more updates before our scheduled arrival!

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