Hi All,
We had a very nice trip down to Norfolk Virginia in the Mini Van. We all saw the schools Traci went to in Upper Saddle River NJ as well as the home she grew up in. Our next stop was Washington DC to see Traci's Cousin Jill , her Husband Hayes and their Kids. We stayed at Georgetown suites it was a great hotel.
On to Virginia and the ship!! We still didn't really know what to expect. The shipboard staff are very helpful and friendly. Mostly all from the Philippines. The Captain is very experienced, he is from Lithuania.
Our first day aboard the sea grew to a pretty rough state even for a 590 ft ship. Folks were seasick all over. Our little crew suffered a bit. Layne got sick all over me then later all over our Ipad and Traci. Anna seeing the second episode decided to join in the fun. Anna then lost a loose tooth and Declan tried to loose a tooth as well... a painful smashed mouth against the headboard. Most everything on a ship is bolted down an imovable.
Traci is really getting back into the academic / medical makeup of the faculty and staff. We have some very interesting and likeminded people on this voyage. Many have done one before.
As I write we are passing our home water of Ole cape cod. We are far off shore maybe a couple hundred miles . Latitude40 57.2N Longitude 66 25.3W The sea is 2 miles deep. We are outside the canyons. The sea is very big today and stormy. I think our family has gotten their sealegs already.
Love to all
Capt J
Today is even rougher
We had a very nice trip down to Norfolk Virginia in the Mini Van. We all saw the schools Traci went to in Upper Saddle River NJ as well as the home she grew up in. Our next stop was Washington DC to see Traci's Cousin Jill , her Husband Hayes and their Kids. We stayed at Georgetown suites it was a great hotel.
On to Virginia and the ship!! We still didn't really know what to expect. The shipboard staff are very helpful and friendly. Mostly all from the Philippines. The Captain is very experienced, he is from Lithuania.
Our first day aboard the sea grew to a pretty rough state even for a 590 ft ship. Folks were seasick all over. Our little crew suffered a bit. Layne got sick all over me then later all over our Ipad and Traci. Anna seeing the second episode decided to join in the fun. Anna then lost a loose tooth and Declan tried to loose a tooth as well... a painful smashed mouth against the headboard. Most everything on a ship is bolted down an imovable.
Traci is really getting back into the academic / medical makeup of the faculty and staff. We have some very interesting and likeminded people on this voyage. Many have done one before.
As I write we are passing our home water of Ole cape cod. We are far off shore maybe a couple hundred miles . Latitude40 57.2N Longitude 66 25.3W The sea is 2 miles deep. We are outside the canyons. The sea is very big today and stormy. I think our family has gotten their sealegs already.
Love to all
Capt J
Today is even rougher
Hi Doherty's; well, I'm sure the rough start will mean smooth sailing for the rest of the voyage. Rather calm here on the Cape today so hopefully, you'll get the same by the time you leave port for Spain. Give kisses to the kids. have you thought about a helmet for Dec?
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Hi Doherty crew! Love the picture of the kids. What a start to your adventure. Glad you are all getting your sealegs on that huge ship. Stay safe and enjoy. We are excited to follow you on your blog. Love, Martha
ReplyDeleteThe rough stomachs should be good training for future Indian and African cuisine; "Street Donuts" are a delicacy that Uncle Ty remembers fondly. Looking forward to the next posting.
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