Update from Sea

Since my last blog from Turkey finally posted I decided to post an update from the past 5 days at sea.

We are on our way to Morocco currently and will arrive on August 1st. Tomorrow we will be in Gibraltar from 7:30am to 4:30. I don't know what we will be doing there but I know we aren't getting off the boat.

These past days at sea have been very busy! I had an exam in every class as I also have 2 papers and an assignment due tomorrow. But being in port will be so great!

They held the crew talent show. It was amazing! They had a talented band and some good dancing. There was a traditional dance from India/Nepal and from some Asian Islands. It we awesome to see the crew enjoying themselves instead of working. They also had a place to donate money to the crew fund which allows crew to have trips in port and have DVDs, CDs and other form on entertainment while on the ship. It was a great night but also a sad night because several of my favorite crew members are leaving in Morocco. But I'm happy for them because they get to see there families.

Last night I had the opportunity to attend a hunger banquet. It was a great experience and I can't wait to bring it to AU.

I also volunteered with the dependent children's program yesterday and taught swim lessons (sort of). The dependent children's program is for the children of professors on the ship, try do a variety of activities each day. It was hard with so many kids at so many different levels. It was alot of fun and I made some great friends with the kids. It made me miss The Y and Camp. I plan of swimming with them again very soon.

It's weird that my trip is winding down and there are less than 3 weeks left. It may seem like a long time but time flies when you are having the time of your life. I'm by ready to say bye to my friends, to traveling and the ship. On the other hand I am ready to bring what I have learned and my experiences home and to AU.

Tonight is Semester at Sea has Talent. It should be a good night. I'm excited to be in Morocco and the 4th continent of the voyage. Yay!