The Abyss

I had planned to talk about all the cameraderie on the ship, of which there is alot, but this huge, rough ocean demands center stage. Actually it is the ocean that is facilitating the bonding. This morning, early, it started up again. Just like a rough landing in an airplane, continuously. Sometimes very rough. Julie would not do well with this. It is magnificent to look out at the waves, if you can stomach it. The good news is we are almost across the Pacific. We crossed the international date line a few days ago, so now we are about 16 hours ahead of y'all, instead of 8 hours behind. Just think how early I would be for work if I weren't off. One other thing about the Pacific, it is very scary at night to go out on the deck and look into that deep, dark abyss. Especially when I imagine going overboard. ( As happened to a student several years ago. Rumor has it he was drunk. It took 30 minutes to turn the ship around and go get him, which they were able to do with alot of luck. The crew was scared they would not be able to find him.)It is 3 miles deep here.I get very spooked by it. I just had to get that off my chest! Now I will tackle some pictures again. Thanks for the notes you all send, I love to hear what's going on at home. (Stay Warm!)