February 15, 2008 This morning started off on a bad note.Early this morning the staff was notified about the Northern Illinois College shooting that took place on February 14 in the afternoon in the USA.Since we were about 6 hours ahead of central time zone, we did not get the latest news until the next morning.Without a TV, or radio we do not have access to up to date news or events in the USA.Hearing news from everyone that emails is very important to stay in ...

February 10 - February 19 At Sea Days to South Africa Well, after a nice bon voyage BBQ on our pool deck the night we left, we set sail off to South Africa. Sunday, February 10 It is our first full day back to sea, and you know what that means… BACK to work life and ship life, for 9 DAYS straight.Sea days are meetings with students, office hours, desk duty, duty nights, pub nights, dances, etc, etc, etc. Tonight, I had my sea social with my ...