“It takes allot of Love to keep your heart from freezing and push on to the end… to keep your Spirit free.” David Gray
Hi All,
We are sailing on the South China Sea. It has been rough even for a 590’ ship. Swells between 10-20 feet! Kids are doing fine. The pictures included are of the Mekong River . As things go on this voyage we move on from country to country. We are on our way to Hong Kong.
“Seas but join the regions they divide” Alex Pope
We are starting to think about life at home and how it will feel. I know we have all learned more than we could imagine. It is such an extraordinary voyage. We travel as a learning community and have the ability to explore – in country- independently. I have always wanted to go to Hong Kong because of a series of books I read by James Cavell. Sho-Gun, Gia –Gin , Ti- Pan . He made it seem so unique , Old world yet cosmopolitan.
From Hong Kong we travel to Shanghai. The economic statistics of China carry massive weight. It is the longest continuous country in History 4000 yrs . There are currently 1.34 billion people. In most of China’s provinces there still is the famous 1 child rule. 36% of the population live on less than $2.00 a day.
Since 1978 reforms started to create free market and capitalism w/in the communist system.
Course – 21’
Latitude- 15’ 57.0N
Longitude- 112’ 36.4E
Sea swell 11 feet
Sea conditions 14ft
Wind NE 30-40knots
Sea depth 2480 feet
Distance to nearest land 47 miles to Triton Island
Best
Capt j
John and Traci your well chosen pictures to include for us absolutely reflect the phrase,"A picture is worth a thousand words." Your information in addition expands our knowledge as well. Thank you for that. I am glad you and the kids are "rolling" with those enormous seas and staying well.I ,too, am beginning to think of your return home and loving you all in "real" life! Happy Day!!
ReplyDeleteJohn, I also read those books. I especially liked Sho-Gun. I will look forward to your info on being in Hong Kong. Wonderful quotes..much food for thought!
Love you all,
Grammie
Hi Everyone, Your pictures are great. I'm glad all of you have survived the high seas. It's funny that you mentioned you've been thinking about coming home because the other day I was wondering when you will be home. Will you be home for Christmas or not until the new year? Hope you have a wonderful time in Hong Kong. Love, Lisa Pizza
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