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Location Date Cartagena 1429052400 Sea Day - Day 14
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CROSSING THE LINE
SEA DAY - Day 14 is another sea day with overcast skies and about 81 degrees F. We have another 280 nautical miles traveling at an average speed of 13 knots before we reach Manta, Ecuador tomorrow. But today is also the day that we "cross the line" as they say onboard. It's the first time for both of us as we have not been this far south before.
The ship celebrates this event by holding the King Neptune Ceremony on the aft sun view pool deck. This ceremony is conducted to ensure the safe passage for all of us through the equator. All the “Vile Pollywogs” (crew members who’ve never crossed the equator before) are presented to King Neptune, who passes judgments and determine their individual punishments – from kissing the large fish on ice to being covered in slime and powder. There are special appearances by the Pirates, Doctors, and Nurses and of course King Neptune and his Queen. Thank you to all the Vile Pollywogs and the “Son’s of Neptune” that have made the sacrifice for our continued safe travels southwards.
We have plans for the Pinnacle Grill again tonight, but with some new friends from Salmon Arm, B.C. – Vince and Karen. They’re 4-star HAL members so they get dinner here at 50% off - what a deal. The Captain just came over the speaker system and told us that he’s planning to cross the equator at about 10:45 p.m. tonight. We also met a new little Hannah on the elevator for the first time - she’s one of two-service dogs onboard the MS Zaandam.
SEA DAY - Day 14 is another sea day with overcast skies and about 81 degrees F. We have another 280 nautical miles traveling at an average speed of 13 knots before we reach Manta, Ecuador tomorrow. But today is also the day that we "cross the line" as they say onboard. It's the first time for both of us as we have not been this far south before.
The ship celebrates this event by holding the King Neptune Ceremony on the aft sun view pool deck. This ceremony is conducted to ensure the safe passage for all of us through the equator. All the “Vile Pollywogs” (crew members who’ve never crossed the equator before) are presented to King Neptune, who passes judgments and determine their individual punishments – from kissing the large fish on ice to being covered in slime and powder. There are special appearances by the Pirates, Doctors, and Nurses and of course King Neptune and his Queen. Thank you to all the Vile Pollywogs and the “Son’s of Neptune” that have made the sacrifice for our continued safe travels southwards.
We have plans for the Pinnacle Grill again tonight, but with some new friends from Salmon Arm, B.C. – Vince and Karen. They’re 4-star HAL members so they get dinner here at 50% off - what a deal. The Captain just came over the speaker system and told us that he’s planning to cross the equator at about 10:45 p.m. tonight. We also met a new little Hannah on the elevator for the first time - she’s one of two-service dogs onboard the MS Zaandam.
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