January 23, 2024, 10: PM
I’m sitting on my veranda sipping on a glass of Makers Mark under the full moon. At last check it was 78 degrees. It’s wonderful. We just spotted another ship (cargo), so we are not out here alone.
Today we had several Albatross flying around us. They are so beautiful and graceful. Their wingspan is almost 10 feet. They like to follow the ship and play in the drafts that it makes. I can still see them tonight as the full moon reflects off their white wings.
The dinner tonight was one of the best we have had, they have all been great, but tonight Kim had an angel hair pasta followed by a nice piece of grilled salmon. I had a crab lump (just a small pile of crab) followed by 3 jumbo grilled shrimp; I swear I might turn into a shrimp as I have some almost every day. And of course, I couldn’t pass up the chocolate and peanut butter moose. Yum.
For the most part, the seas remain calm, however I did wake up in the middle of the night to the feel of some gentle rocking.
It’s a tough job but we’re up for it😉
Tomorrow night is the captain’s cocktail party for returning Seabourn passengers and during the day we will listen to a retired Navy Captain and astronaut having been sent to the space station twice, that should be interesting.
Today the former Prime Minister of New Zealand spoke to us, and the chef had a cooking demonstration around the pool making tuna ceviche. It was yummy.
I hope none of you feel that I’m bragging because I’m not. I’m just trying to help our friends and family live this unbelievable adventure vicariously through my writing. Believe me we ask each other every day if this is really happening to us because it is so unbelievable. If you are offended by any of this, please send me a private email and we will discuss it further.
Our next port, in a few days will be American Samoa then the next day we will finally set foot on foreign soil in Samoa. The next time we are scheduled to set foot on American soil is when we land in New York on June 5.
It’s hard for us to believe how many people our age and older lay in the direct sun around the pool every day, we are 16 degrees North of the equator. Have they not learned about what that does to your skin? Kim and I both spent too much time in the sun in our younger days and we have both had minor bouts with pre-skin cancer.
January 24, 2024
And now a word from our sponsor. A few years ago, I receiver 2 insulated glasses for a promotion that were made by YETI. I use them all the time around home and, in the car, but I have never taken one on a trip until now. I’m using it for my ice water and last night when I went to bed, I accidentally left it on the veranda. When I got up this morning, the sun was cooking everything on our veranda, I grabbed it and brought it inside. It was so hot that I could barely hold onto it. We went to do some stuff and when I returned to the room, I refreshed my water glass. Figuring I would have to pour out the hot water and start over with fresh ice and cold water, I took off the lid and to my surprise, it still had ice in it! Try doing that with any other brand of insulated glass.
Thanks for the commentary, Steve, from the chickens to your Yeti container. I have one of those too and love it. I’m happy for you and Kim enjoying yourselves and seeing such beauty on your cruise. Do all you can while you’re able to. Last Saturday 10 of us hiked from the Port of Ilwaco parking lot past the crab processing plant with all the Buoys out front and up the Discovery Trail for 8 miles out and back. Then on Tuesday there was a massive fire at the plant with heavy black smoke billowing throughout the place which burned 8300 crab pots total. Haven’t heard what caused it.
Continue your cruise to Samoa and onward. I enjoy your daily stories. Love you both and stay safe.
PS: I’ve had basal cell carcinoma too. Too much sun when younger. Heavy sun screen and proper clothing today.
Hello to you Steve. I love living vicariously through you and Kim. Please don’t worry about editing your remarks to make someone else happy.
I have known Kim since kindergarten although we lost touch until the high school reunion. I’m so thrilled for her and for you. Thank you for sharing.
I love the details you put in your posts. Thank you. I appreciate you “bringing us all along with you”. This kind of takes me back to the good old days when we wrote letters 🙂
I too enjoy seeing where you are and what you’re doing as Chris and I will never duplicate it! Keep up the good work, oops, that’s a four letter word! Enjoy to the max and hug Kim for us.
Hi Steve & Kim,
Nancy shared with me this remarkable journey you are on. I also enjoy reading about everything you are enjoying and experiencing. Cycle Oregon kick off route announcement was last Tuesday. Should be fun, but nothing compared to your wonderful adventure!
Hi Cheryl, Great to hear from a fellow Cycle Oregon Volunteer, and thanks to Nancy for sharing sailwest.net with Cheryl. Please remember, you may share this web site with anyone you think might enjoy it.
Hey Dad! Please do not stop sharing in this format. Anyone who thinks you are bragging can simply not read about your journey. We love to hear all about what you are doing on this once in a lifetime adventure you are on!!!
So glad you are following and enjoying, that means a lot to us. Yes, the German broadcasters are much better than the American ones. I will use the SAP option next year!