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Pacific Odyssey - Leg 7
Honolulu to Victoria - for more information see http://www.salts.ca/010_SALTS_odyssey.htm
tracking Pacific Grace: 35 recorded positions
tracking Pacific Grace: 35 recorded positions
| Last Position: 21°18'29.88 N 157°51'54.00 W on May 9th 2008 @ 22:00 |
Ship's Log:
Trainees arrived this morning, excited and expectant, ready for the
final leg of this amazing Pacific Odyssey. The weather has been wonderful;
a nice mixture of clouds, sun and the occasional light shower, which cools
things off nicely. The crew have had two relaxing days, resting, playing o=
n
the beach, taking a break from some of their responsibilities; we are ready
again to make this leg the best it can be and to build a strong community.
By 1300 hrs most of the trainees had boarded and were enjoying a delicious
lunch on deck prepared by Katie. The new trainees are relieved to finally
come on board, deposit their huge bags and begin to create a īhomeī out of
their bunk. All the things theyīve been collecting and buying for this tri=
p
can finally be unpacked and used; itīs quite exciting, but also daunting as
their personal space is not very big. The first night or so of the leg is
quite intense with trainees learning how living in tight quarters works;
they are still getting to know each other and very polite, but yet they nee=
d
to crawl over each other to get to their bunks, and into their bags. They
learn quickly how to change in a crowded space, how to avoid line-ups for
the head, how to sleep with people breathing, sleeping, and getting up for
watch around them etc. Life on the ship is intense though, and it takes
only a few days until routine begins to set in and things feel more normal.
After 2 weeks itīs like we never knew anything else, wonderful; I always
look forward to watching this process, this change from not knowing, to
knowing so well, and feeling like family. The afternoon was spent with
introductions and information from several members of the crew. Jose led a
game between the sessions that encouraged trainees to work together. Katie
made delicious lasagna for supper. After dishes we held our first Mug-Up
with Jose and Sarah playing the guitar, Susan the ukulele, and Antony the
mandolin. We have a great group of singers; it could be a musical leg.
Arwen made rice krispie squares as a birthday treat for Adriane, who
celebrated her birthday yesterday. After Mug-Up, former trainees took new
trainees to enjoy a film at the $1 a show Movie Theater down the street; on=
e
of the best deals in town. It has been a very full day for everyone; we
are very excited and looking forward to what lies ahead. We will spend one
more day in Honolulu before sailing to Kauai early Sunday morning. Welcome
home to all leg 6 trainees; enjoy telling your stories, going through
photos, and staying connected with each other. We are thinking of you.
Until tomorrow, good-night, Bonice.
final leg of this amazing Pacific Odyssey. The weather has been wonderful;
a nice mixture of clouds, sun and the occasional light shower, which cools
things off nicely. The crew have had two relaxing days, resting, playing o=
n
the beach, taking a break from some of their responsibilities; we are ready
again to make this leg the best it can be and to build a strong community.
By 1300 hrs most of the trainees had boarded and were enjoying a delicious
lunch on deck prepared by Katie. The new trainees are relieved to finally
come on board, deposit their huge bags and begin to create a īhomeī out of
their bunk. All the things theyīve been collecting and buying for this tri=
p
can finally be unpacked and used; itīs quite exciting, but also daunting as
their personal space is not very big. The first night or so of the leg is
quite intense with trainees learning how living in tight quarters works;
they are still getting to know each other and very polite, but yet they nee=
d
to crawl over each other to get to their bunks, and into their bags. They
learn quickly how to change in a crowded space, how to avoid line-ups for
the head, how to sleep with people breathing, sleeping, and getting up for
watch around them etc. Life on the ship is intense though, and it takes
only a few days until routine begins to set in and things feel more normal.
After 2 weeks itīs like we never knew anything else, wonderful; I always
look forward to watching this process, this change from not knowing, to
knowing so well, and feeling like family. The afternoon was spent with
introductions and information from several members of the crew. Jose led a
game between the sessions that encouraged trainees to work together. Katie
made delicious lasagna for supper. After dishes we held our first Mug-Up
with Jose and Sarah playing the guitar, Susan the ukulele, and Antony the
mandolin. We have a great group of singers; it could be a musical leg.
Arwen made rice krispie squares as a birthday treat for Adriane, who
celebrated her birthday yesterday. After Mug-Up, former trainees took new
trainees to enjoy a film at the $1 a show Movie Theater down the street; on=
e
of the best deals in town. It has been a very full day for everyone; we
are very excited and looking forward to what lies ahead. We will spend one
more day in Honolulu before sailing to Kauai early Sunday morning. Welcome
home to all leg 6 trainees; enjoy telling your stories, going through
photos, and staying connected with each other. We are thinking of you.
Until tomorrow, good-night, Bonice.
Observations:
cloudy and sunny, rainy spells
Readings:
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