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Category Archives: Mediterranean Dreams 2013
Sampling Incandescence – San Juan, Puerto Rico – [11/13/2013]
Some days I have difficulty writing about, because they are so inexplicably intertwined with emotion that to separate one would be to rob the other of its richness, of its flavour, of its very reality – but trying to write … Continue reading
In Silent Sympathy – Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos – [11/12/2013]
It often seems when we’re out here that we live in a different world, we’re somewhat suspended from reality and it often seems not to touch us. I’ve said before that everything is different out here, the rules are different, … Continue reading
Wind Down – At Sea – [11/13/2013]
Slowly but surely I’m collapsing my little portable home back in on itself. Packing has been surprisingly easy this contract, there’s not much left in my closet anymore except the basics (a couple of uniform shirts, my bathing suit and … Continue reading
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When the Lights Go On Again – At Sea – [11/11/2013]
If you could know, if you could see Then you would not repeat to yourself the old lie Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori How sweet and honorable it is to die for one’s country It not only feels … Continue reading
Decisions and Delights – At Sea – [11/06/2013]
Have been unavoidably detained by the world. Expect us when you see us”. ~ Stardust There’s been a decision on the edge of my mind for a long time now, nearly since I arrived here. Since the first morning I … Continue reading
Another Day For You And Me In Paradise – Half Moon Key, Bahamas – [11/02/2013]
I am the first to admit that I’m not a sun-baby, but for Half-Moon Key I make an exception. The company owns this island, and it boasts one of the best beaches in the Bahamas. The water here is so … Continue reading
Welcome to Wonderland – St. Thomas, Virgin Islands – [10/31/2013]
Cause everybody’s crazy here in Wonderland You simply won’t believe your eyes ‘Cause if you haven’t been you’ll never understand You couldn’t in a million tries You’ll see some combinations no one ever sees There’s nothin’ even normal ‘bout a … Continue reading
Wastin’ Away Again – Grand Turk, Turks & Caicos – [10/29/2013]
Anyone who wonders why I took the extension on this contract need really look no further than days like today. Because really, despite the fact that I like a good cultural experience as much as anyone (um…Florence anyone?) – I’m … Continue reading
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Welcome to the Caribbean! – At Sea – [10/28/2013]
So that’s it? That’s the great adventure of Captain Jack Sparrow? You sat on a beach for three days drinking rum? Welcome to the Caribbean luv.. At LAST! It’s difficult to really say how amazing it feels to be out … Continue reading
Turn the Beat Around – Fort Lauderdale, Florida – [10/27/2013]
When you’re racing with the clock (Hurry up) When you’re racing with the clock (Hurry up) And the second hand doesn’t understand that your back may break and your fingers ache And your constitution isn’t made of rock! It’s a … Continue reading