Before you say anything, I got a safetyline in my face! My lip got a crust but i look better now no need for surgery haha 😉

You can really feel it has been 7 weeks we left Cape Town. The permanent crew rocks and roll and if wake ups start getting harder with swedish watch it is also because we stay up longer in the evening to enjoy the sunset.

As we have been sailing more north west, ship’s time remained on UTC as the sun’s local time kept on pushing its sunset later and later. Quite a few very special green flashes have been spotted, the hope of seeing another one -even better- or just enjoying the amazing view has kept us up enjoying eachother’s company.. Gezellig like we say in dutch!

The voyage crew has had more challenges as for most its the first time so long at sea cut from home family and friends. Boredom and different expectations made them realize getting more involved in ships’ life and accepting others as they are had quite some good advantages! Suddenly these few weeks show clearly those who are waiting just a bit too long to realize the chance they had to be on such a tall ship and should have maybe read a few less books in their cabins….

I find myself better and better in being very politically correct as people have chosen me to empty their fustrations to. This made me realize I must have gained quite so “listening” or “trust” skill somehow.

Deborah, our guide onboard keeps on repeating to me I have great leader skills and that when I say something it is clear and wise; that is why people come to me; do not ask me where that comes from…. because I have no idea and before being able to see the bright side, I thought more “why do they come to me?! I do not want to be involved in other peoples drama!…” they are doing better though: more deck work and sail handling… I must have said something good! 😉

Another important fact to me: This week I have taken over Klaas’s watch! Finally! Getting adjusted again to finding another balance. Wouldn’t swop my place right now! I could just find the time to finish a few deck projects during the day before being on top of out next port of call’s administration. This job is great!