Category Archives: Northern Exposure 2015

Merciless – At Sea, Cape Horn – [11/30/2015]

When the announcement bell rings at 9:15 in the evening, it’s rarely heralding good news. In this case, it was news that wasn’t precisely unexpected as the ship had been corkscrewing like well…a cork…for the last hour and a half. … Continue reading

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Parchment Farewells – At Sea – [11/27/2015]

Me and books, once I acquire them I find it difficult to set them back into the world and let them be adopted by someone else. Over the course of every contract I acquire dozens of books. They fill up … Continue reading

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Pack-Down – At Sea – [11/27/2015]

Why didn’t you bring a map? There wasn’t room next to the jam! ~ The Chronicles of Narnia There comes a time in every contract when the inevitable beast must be faced. The room you have carefully constructed to feel … Continue reading

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Cool Down – Puerto Chaucoboco , Chile – [11/25/2015]

In the days before you complete any contract there is always a sudden plethora of things to do. The inventory you started months ago and thought you had plenty of time to finish is suddenly staring at you only three … Continue reading

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Tuxedo Chill – Port Stanley, Falkland Islands – [11/13/2015]

I have only been to Port Stanley once, but it took its place as one of my favourite ports very quickly. Oddly, it isn’t because the town has a great deal to offer, there’s not a lot here except for … Continue reading

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One Brother – At Sea – [11/11/2015]

One brother wore blue One brother wore grey One brother he went And the other one stayed One brother is here One brother is there Where shall I go lord and what colours shall I wear? I’ve seen this day … Continue reading

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Jungle Girl – Puerto Chiapias, Mexico – [10/12/2015]

There are times when the job throws an opportunity at you that you can’t resist- that you would be an utter fool to resist. Yesterday evening I walked up to Amras after the set with the biggest smile on my … Continue reading

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Oh My daughters, oh my son… – Buenos Aires, Argentina – [11-09-2015]

You were supposed to have been immortal That’s all they wanted Not much to ask for  But in the end you could not deliver ~*~* The choice was mine and mine completely I could have any prize that I desired … Continue reading

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Slug Bugs – Lima Peru – [10-21-2015]

Slug bug blue! No fair, that’s the same one! Is not! Is too! We’re so mature. But I should probably mention how Amras and I ended up in the back of a taxi playing slug bug to begin with. I … Continue reading

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Stars and the Moon – Salaverry, Peru – [10/20/2015]

Mesoamerican history was one of my favourite courses in university. This could be partially because of my professor who remains utterly brilliant (we’ve kept in touch), but I think it was more to do with the subject matter. I was … Continue reading

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