Monday, April 1, 2019
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Wednesday, April 3, 2019
We’re back out on the lonely seas. But, are we truly alone? Apparently, there’s a chance for company!
Where am I?
SO, WHAT’S BEEN HAPPENING
Let me start off with this nice sunset departure from Mumbai.
As we set sail from Mumbai, each stateroom received this letter from the captain of the ship.
On Tuesday, we actually had a “pirate raid” drill. The staff manned their “battle stations” including a hyper-sound projector (sonic cannons), water cannons, and the captain prepared to make “evasive maneuvers.” I really don’t know if any of the weapons were actually deployed because passengers participating in the drill were asked to leave their staterooms and go out into the hallway until the “all clear” was sounded. I followed those instructions.
I am sure that no real “evasive maneuvers” were performed since I did not fall down in the hallway while waiting for the drill to end.
In theory, we’re as ready as we can be if Somali pirates try to board us. On the other hand, piracy in these waters is more of an historical event. So I’m not really worried. Very much.
As we approach Muscat, Oman, I’m happy to tell you that I have not seen pirates, and I’m sure that Johnny Depp is not on board. Still, I find myself scanning the horizon from time to time.
Anything else?
I’m making good progress toward the end of the book I’m reading. It’s called The Outsider, written by Stephen King. It’s a good story. So good, in fact, that I’m burning through the pages and expect to finish it very soon. For those that know my reading habits, that must sound like an impossibility. We’ll see.
What’s coming up?
Tomorrow, I’m in Muscat, Oman. I’m not really sure what to expect there, but I’m certainly going ashore to see what’s what.
Julie and I listed to the outsiders on our travels. Loved it. Sorry the pirates didn’t show up. They sound like they might be a fun bunch to drink with. Maybe next trip. 🙂