Catherine is on the far right. She is Scottish and has a wonderfully sharp accent. She works ambitiously like my mom (and keeps things just as tidy) and helps me to navigate the culture here- including tea time! Geathe is next to Catherine and is straight from South Africa. (She also has a wonderful accent.) She is very kind and laughs often. Audrey (who is looking supurb here) is our fearless and easy going Canadian chef who is next in line. She prepares phenomenal food and has a great African apron collection from Ghana. Glenn is the next one peering over Audrey’s shoulder. He is gentle, free to laugh, and has coordinated everything in our galley, and does a remarkable job of it. His family arrived a few days ago- Pam his wife, and Scott (what a great name) his 6th grade son. Pam is also just beginning to help in the galley. Their roots can be traced back to Texas. Jessica is next in line with a big smile. She is the one who just headed back to Colorado. But before doing so, she showed us all the ropes of the galley, and did a fine job of it!
In other news, our ship has been leaning to the side today. I guess this is what happens when tons and tons of fuel are loaded into one side of the ship. Nevertheless, I am still amused that my cart would roll away in the dining room, and that I would hike up one way, only to ease back down upon my return. It plays mind games with you!
Last night nine of us played sardines on decks five and six. We all felt very sophisticated in doing so, and probably got as much glee from it as the little kids around here would have. It was a good time. There was much laughter.
5 comments:
Hi Scott,
Glad to hear you're doing well! I just read through your blog... What an exciting opportunity! Blessings to you and your crew,
Julie Slagter
Scott,
We just love to keep up with all of your activities and the photos.
Saturday two puppies left and two more on Sunday. It's kind of sad but they are all going to friends we hunt with. Finally some nice warm weather here in TC. Have a great day.
Love U Bill & A Monica
Scottie-P,
Great news that you're settling in to your new environment. It's good to hear that things are beginning to settle more and more.
School is going very well. Of course, it's very busy but I'm happy with the work. Students have officially gotten senioritis and are eager to get on to something new. We've got a countdown for seniors on the board...28 more days. It will be sad to see them go since they are my first group.
Beth, Zach, and Emilie all say "Hi Scott!" and wish you well. We are enjoying your stories and introductions. Keep 'em coming :-)
Adam.
Hi Scott,
It's great to see what you are doing and the people you are working with. Thank you for the updates and photo!
It finally stopped snowing here so we may get some summer yet...
Justin, Chris, Josh and Joe all say "HEY!" and Josh especially misses you.
Blessings and peace, Brother,
Amy N
Good Morning from beautiful Northern Michigan! It's a beautiful 70+ degrees today, a real welcome after a snowy Easter. We've been enjoying all of your interesting letters, and are glad to hear that you are enjoying your mission. We're sure that you are enjoying meeting and talking to lots of interesting people from all the different cultures. And to think that they think YOU talk funny. Wonder how they would feel if you were from the South? Love you and miss you-grandma, grandpa, uncle roy and aund barb.
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