Greetings from Blyth, England, where I officially observed the legendary custom of tea time today, where my home moved again to the other side of the river, and where I now work with a man from the province of Zeeland in the Netherlands! Krijin (pronounced somewhere between crane and cry’in) joined our galley crew as an assistant chef. We were talking over lunch today when we found our connection! I attempted to play Dutch bingo (because this is what you do when you find a connection in West ‘Dutch’ Michigan) but it didn’t go so hot. 160 years of separation since the settlers left will do it.
So, my home moved again. It was a similar sensation to when one is stopped at a railroad crossing, watching a train pass by. The mind shifts back and forth between the train moving, and the sensation that the train must be stationary and they are moving. This was me as I went from moving about the ship casually glancing out a window, to plastering my face (and fingerprints) to a window taking in our progress. Our propellers also grumble and vibrate like a train makes the earth too.
My friend and fellow galley mate Jessica is leaving tomorrow to head home to a nice snowstorm in Colorado. It seems like she has been here forever (because she has been here for three more days that I have) and will be strange to adjust to her absence. She showed me the ropes of the galley and did an excellent job. We will miss her excitement, joy, and contagious smile.
3 comments:
Yippee! Another update - keep 'em coming! It's great to hear from you!
Lots of people have mentioned they're following your blog.
Could you share a picture of the galley and maybe your room? We're interested in your new surroundings. It's fun to read what you share.
Take care, love ya!.....Mom
Scott,
It is good to (finally) read your journal. I sat down this morning and read it start to finish, and it makes me smile to hear you telling such stories and enjoying your time there.
Kitchen advice: make sure you know exactly what a clove of garlic is before you attempt to add three to a meal. The crew will thank you.
Natalie and I are praying for you and we can't wait to see you again!
peace,
andy
Hey Scott,
I am just back from a 10 day visit to CA to see my "other" kids. I have been wondering how you were doing while I was gone since I was not able to check on your blog. It was great to be able to catch up and to hear that things are going so well. What a great adventure you are on. I will continue to pray for you ...
- Cafe Donna
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