Hello everyone, Nate here.
Today marks the halfway point of our voyage across the Atlantic. We have been at sea for four days now, and have just about another four to go. Sorry there haven't been any updates since leaving Nassau, but frankly not much has happened.
However, we have been keeping busy. On Tuesday, the ship was able to get a live feed of President Obama's (it feels so good to say that) inauguration. It was so cool to be on a historic voyage such as this one on such a historic day. And to share that moment with the next generation of American's who helped make that possible, and to see their excitement match what I was feeling was truly special.
Later that night, the ship had a party in honor of the inauguration. Cake and champagne was served (shhh, don't tell the students it was non-alcoholic champagne) and everyone had a great time. The moods on the ship were definitely high. Again, seeing a new generation so happy, and dare I say, patriotic and proud of their country was inspiring.
Other than that, things have been slow. I've been getting some sun and excercise, and Sarah was able to sit outside for a couple of hours yesterday as well (she's red now). Today, she has desk duty.
Only four more days until Spain! There will be an update then for sure, if not earlier. Thanks for reading and thanks for the comments also. We miss everyone so much.
Peace.
Today marks the halfway point of our voyage across the Atlantic. We have been at sea for four days now, and have just about another four to go. Sorry there haven't been any updates since leaving Nassau, but frankly not much has happened.
However, we have been keeping busy. On Tuesday, the ship was able to get a live feed of President Obama's (it feels so good to say that) inauguration. It was so cool to be on a historic voyage such as this one on such a historic day. And to share that moment with the next generation of American's who helped make that possible, and to see their excitement match what I was feeling was truly special.
Later that night, the ship had a party in honor of the inauguration. Cake and champagne was served (shhh, don't tell the students it was non-alcoholic champagne) and everyone had a great time. The moods on the ship were definitely high. Again, seeing a new generation so happy, and dare I say, patriotic and proud of their country was inspiring.
Other than that, things have been slow. I've been getting some sun and excercise, and Sarah was able to sit outside for a couple of hours yesterday as well (she's red now). Today, she has desk duty.
Only four more days until Spain! There will be an update then for sure, if not earlier. Thanks for reading and thanks for the comments also. We miss everyone so much.
Peace.
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hey you two!
ReplyDeletegreat to hear your stories about the inauguration. i had a similar experience with the election on the ship and it was inspiring to watch the process (and the happy results) with such a large group of young people on a ship in the middle of the South China Sea. good stories for your grandkids!
enjoy your last few days at sea and have fun in espana!
heather ;)
Wow... so I didn't realize how much I missed you guys until I started crying halfway through reading this...lol...silly me.
ReplyDeleteI so wish I had a chance to see you guys before you left. I know you will be back in a few months but it feels like forever.
I'm so glad you are blogging your adventures! It's nice to be able to check in and see what you are up to.
I FINALLY started school! YAY ME lol. Also started roller derby! Things here are just crazy busy
I will stop talking about me and let you get back to things more important!!! I LOVE YOU BOTH AND MISS YOU SOOOO MUCH (especially Sarah, sorry Nate, I loveya but you know how it is) :o)
Take care and be safe
XOXOXOXOXO
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