As part of our ongoing training and safety, tonight we had a Man Overboard Drill. I was with friends on Deck 8 watching the sunset. It was a simulation for the various teams to review what they would do. My neighbor and friend David is in this photo looking into the water to see if he can see anyone – though it was only a drill.
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Sunset 15Dec09 near Senegal
Another beautiful sunset as we are sailing north off the West African coast. The officer on duty thought there was a chance to see the Green Flash tonight, but it did not happen. We are off the coast of Senegal.
3rd Advent Sunday
As part of our Christmas celebrations, we have had our Advent Sunday services in the evening in the International Lounge. This past Sunday was 3rd Advent service and Udo Kronester shared on the theme of ‘JOY’.
Piano Recital
The Christmas Piano Recital today had performances by six of the children on board. In this photo is Ken Kronester doing Jingle Bells. As we are sailing, the piano has to be strapped down so that it does go moving if we get into rough weather. You have probably have never been a recital like this one. They all did a great job!!
Winter Wonderland
As part of the entertainment last night at the Winter Wonderland on the Africa Mercy, four of the younger girls did a dance to a Christmas song. They were directed by some of the teenage girls. Most of the available crew came out for the annual Christmas event.
Winter Wonderland
Last night in Town Square, we had our Winter Wonderland. All crew were invited. People set up booths with craft items and/or food to sell. In the photo is Ken Kronester at his booth with his delicious Christmas cookies that he just baked that morning – he was even telling me the recipe for the icing.
Christmas Event St Lucia
As part of our Christmas celebration, the Scandinavians presented Santa Lucia – a tradition in their nations. It was put on by the crew from those nations. This happened in our Town Square area of the ship.
Water Spout / Tornado
As we were sailing on Wednesday at dinner time, the deck officer on duty made several announcements – one was for this water spout/tornado, followed announcements for nearby dolphins and sperm whales who were at a great distance. We left Benin after ten months of field service.
Departure from Benin
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Photos of our departure from Cotonou, Benin, West Africa
Goat on a Motorcycle
Some of the interesting things I have seen in Benin is the variety of different ‘things’ that people carry on motorcycles. Including animals, building supplies, refrigerators and baskets and baskets full of produce for the market. This photo was taken on the main road by a friend as I was driving. It was close to a muslim holiday and so there were goats everywhere. One of my favorites is the goat on a man’s back – like a backpack, while he drove his motorcycle.