When Tim and I woke up, the ship was still rocking and rolling. However, we had sunny skies, which always makes things better. Alas, the sun only popped out occasionally, and the skies were overcast for much of the day.
This morning, I attended an interesting lecture entitled "Grit and Resilience – Early Female Explorers.” Sue Stockdale, the first British woman to reach the North Pole, talked about two nineteenth century women who defied the norms of their generation by venturing all over the world. It was interesting that one of the women she discussed was Isabella Bird, with whom Tim and I are familiar, since she summitted Longs Peak in what is now Rocky Mountain National Park in 1873.
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| Early Female Explorers Were Quite Brave |
Captain Richard’s navigational update informed us that we are on a southwest course and that the weather in Bermuda is indeed awful. A bit of welcome news was that the current rough seas will start to moderate a bit.
The ship’s constant motion has been difficult for passengers and crew alike. I learned that one guest had fallen and broken his hip and will spend the rest of the cruise in the medical center, with surgery to follow once we disembark in Fort Lauderdale. One of the waitresses also fell and hurt her knee and is on light duty. We must be so careful, even while standing, let alone walking.
I admire the crew and how they are handling the conditions. I can’t imagine trying to clean, cook, pour beverages, or carry heavy trays while the ship is swaying so much.
This experience is good practice for the crossings on our World Voyage. Just one year from today, on December 19, 2024, we will be embarking on our round-the-world cruise. It’s starting to become more real.
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| Just One Year to Go! |
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| Bermuda Is Officially Off the Tracker - Onward to Fort Lauderdale |
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