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Category Archives: Travel
Peace and Panic – Somewhere over the Caribbean – [05/13/2017]
I had thought that I’d seen some of the most odd contract experiences; but this is the first time I’ve left a ship half way through a contract to go somewhere else and come back. Welcome to the semi-annual workshop … Continue reading
Posted in South Of the Border 2017, Travel
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Edge of the Water – Honolulu, Hawaii – [02/13/2017]
I’ve been staring at the edge of the water long as I can remember Never really knowing why I wish I could be the perfect daughter, but I come back to the water.. ~ Moana Usually, in my line of … Continue reading
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New Adventures – Victoria – [01/12/2017]
Here we go again. At least this time, my suitcases are lighter. Much lighter. The line I work for has revised their uniforms, which means that I no longer have to wear my own business casual wear in the evenings … Continue reading
Posted in Below the waterline, Reflections, Travel
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Limbo Night – Seattle, Washington – [09/03/2016]
No matter where they are in the world, business hotels are always the same. I swear they must all order from the same art store and hire the same decorators. Definitely the same carpet-layers. I still do not like flying, … Continue reading
Posted in Fall Contracts, Transitions, Travel, Tropical Rain 2016
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The Inbetween – Victoria – [08/30/2016]
Why am I here? What is it that I am seeking? I knew a moment ago, but I have forgotten ~ The Last Unicorn The week at either end is the strangest, always. The last week of contract and the … Continue reading
Prepare for Lift-off – Victoria – [08/28/2016]
There comes a time in every ship-girl’s vacation when the inevitable shadow falls over the metaphorical sun…there, suddenly in the middle of a bright beautiful august day…is the monster descending on your world. Come on, your suitcase says, you have … Continue reading
Posted in Below the waterline, Travel, Vacations/Shore-Side
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Transitory – Seattle Airport – [07/03/2016]
I will always think that if mankind were meant to fly, the Lady would have granted us wings. However, since that is not possible, and since walking from Amsterdam to home isn’t precisely an option, I once again boarded a … Continue reading
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Onwards again – Victoria – [03/20/2016]
So, here we go again. New duffel bag purchased (the old one is just too damaged to make the trip), and packed, new carry on purchased and soon to be packed. One thing this incredible mis-adventure has taught me to … Continue reading
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There and Back Again: the Marvelous Mayhem of My Middle-Eastern Mis-Adventure – Mexico, Chicago, Dubai, Doha, London, Vancouver, Victoria – [03/12 – 14/2016]
Okay…let’s try and start this at the beginning… Debark day is always strange, but it seems even stranger when you’re leaving mid-contract. But wherever you’re leaving from, it’s always supposed to be simple. Exhausting, but simple.The flights are booked and … Continue reading
Posted in Transitions, Travel
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An Awfully Big Adventure – Somewhere above the UAE – [03/12/2016]
The strangest thing about this job is the travel; there’s huge chunks of my life where I am not really of any world, I’m above it. That takes some getting used to, but this trip – this one is a … Continue reading
Posted in Transitions, Travel
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