Hola Folks, I’m currently in Cascais Portugal. It’s a beautiful little city on the water with some pretty buildings, quaint shops and even a few beaches. Amistad is scheduled to be here for three more days, then we’re off to Lisbon Portugal for a grand entrance. We did our usual trick of stopping someplace before hand to get spit and polished up for our entrance into the city we’re supposed to be in.
I don’t really remember the last date that I wrote all of you, so I’ll just give you a brief update on the most recent happenings. Today, our normal captain Eliza showed up. Captain Steve will be getting off the boat today or tomorrow I imagine. I’ve worked with Eliza before, and although it will be a different feeling boat with her onboard, I’m looking forward to the change of pace to be sure. Our most recent passage from England to Portugal took us along the outskirts of the infamous Bay of Biscay. As we were so far off shore, the passage was relatively easy. I got my normal sea sickness half of the way across, but I discovered a wonderful motion sickness pill called Meclazine. It’s good stuff, and really took care of my problem. I imagine that the longer I’m in this biz, the more chemically dependent I will become on the stuff! Ah well, could be worse right?
My parents are finally getting ready to make their own move to Bedford England. They will have just missed me, as they will be arriving in three days from now! And this will mark the first time all the Kerlee’s are out of the country. How wonderful ?
For me, falling into the routine of the ship has been a small challenge, but my love of the sea has been holding me interested and engaged during my stay here. I look forward to applying to the maritime academies in January from Sierra Leone. I can’t wait to get on with my life, move forward in a career, and shack up with the new love of my life: Alison. I’ve been getting occasional emails from Jensen as well. He and Tina are traveling around Asia somewhere. I think I may get to see Jensen pretty soon in some capacity as well. He and I did have great times living together in Hawaii, so it might be time for an instant replay of the house at Barenaba Ln, but hopefully in Vallejo California.
Well, I’ve wondered on for long enough. I will upload a bunch of pictures to my website (pictures.kerlee.com) as soon as I get a good internet connection to send them off. Hope everyone is well – wish you were here!
mrDrew